2022 Map of Swede Corners

About this map

The high San Luis Valley landscape transitions from the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains into a sprawling complex of wetlands and irrigation works. Russell Lakes and nearby water bodies like Davey Lake and Trites Lake dominate the eastern half of the map, fed by numerous small waterways including Russell Cr and San Juan Cr. The presence of the Rio Grande Canal and Russell Springs illustrates the intensive water management required to sustain this arid high-altitude basin.