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2016 Map of Swift Falls

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Swift Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Swift Falls serves as the focal point of this landscape, situated along the E Br Chippewa River in southern Pope and northern Swift Counties. The settlement is anchored by the Swift Falls Reservoir and the nearby Swift Falls Cem, reflecting a long-established community pattern tied to the river's path. To the north, the terrain transitions into a glacial lake plain, characterized by a high density of water bodies including Hoff Lake, Kolstad Lake, Lake Hanson, and Rasmuson Lake.

A network of township roads and county highways, such as Co RD 10 and Co HWY 19, provides a structured grid across the agricultural lands. The topography is defined by subtle rises like the Blue Mounds and the engineering of the County Ditch Number Fifteen, which aids in the management of the region's wetlands. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection of rural life and the aquatic geography of west-central Minnesota.