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2013 Map of Swanson Lakes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Swanson Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Glacial depressions and water bodies dot the Lincoln County landscape, defining the rural character of this region. Scattered across the terrain are named features like Flat Lake, Hatten Lake, and the connected Twin Lakes, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped local land use. The topography is further interrupted by Marlin Hollow, while the human footprint is evident in the established grid of section lines and gravel routes such as 7 Springs Dairy Rd and Hatten Rd N.

Infrastructure in this area remains sparse, centered primarily on the agricultural and ranching operations that have long occupied these townships. A notable landmark, the Rock Cut Bridge, provides a specific point of interest for those studying the physical history of local transit. The distribution of small water bodies like Willow Lake, Wall Lake, and Meadow Lake across the northern half of the quadrangle suggests the intermittent nature of the prairie hydrology in the early 21st century.