2013 Map of Swan Valley

About this map

Swan Valley and the neighboring community of Irwin are centered along the Swan Valley Hwy as it follows the path of the Snake River in eastern Idaho. This 2013 topographic study reveals a landscape dominated by the transition between fertile river benches and the high elevations of the Targhee National Forest and Caribou National Forest. The map details local infrastructure such as the Huskey Airport and Falls Campground, while tracing the numerous canyons that drain into the river valley, including Shurtliff Canyon and Limekiln Canyon. The prevalence of small side canyons and named benches like Pine Creek Bench and Palisades Bench indicates a settlement pattern tightly constrained by the area's complex drainage systems. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Swan Valley Cem, situated near where Rainey Cr meets the valley floor.