2022 Map of Swift Falls

About this map

Swift Falls centers this study of the prairie pothole region along the border of Pope and Swift Counties. The village is situated on the E Br Chippewa River, which feeds the Swift Falls Reservoir and provides the historical impetus for the early settlement. The surrounding landscape is defined by its glacial heritage, characterized by numerous small bodies of water such as Hoff Lake, Kolstad Lake, and Lake Hanson. To the north, the elevation rises toward Blue Mounds, a significant local landform. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the area, including the Swift Falls Cem and an extensive grid of township roads. The inclusion of County Ditch Number Fifteen reflects the region's managed water systems, essential for agricultural land use in this lake-dotted terrain.