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2013 Map of Swede Corners

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Grande Canal dominates the eastern half of this Saguache County landscape, marking the intersection of high-altitude irrigation engineering and the natural drainage of the San Luis Valley. Near the settlement of Swede Corners, a sophisticated network of waterways including the Mogotas Arroyo and Biedell Cr feeds into a series of notable wetlands and water bodies. The Russell Lakes complex, comprising Trites Lake, Kimmel Lake, Johnson Lake, and Davey Lake, illustrates the vital role of surface water in this arid region.

To the west, the terrain rises into the foothills, carved by Red Rock Canyon and Sanderson Gulch. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure defining the area, where Gunbarrel Rd and Highway 285 serve as the primary north-south arteries. The map tracks the transition from the irrigated agricultural plains near Russell Springs to the more varied topography of Little Cottonwood Cr, providing essential detail for understanding modern land use and historical water rights.