2017 Map of Swift Reservoir

About this map

Swift Reservoir and the headwaters of Birch Creek dominate this landscape within the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The 2017 terrain is defined by high-elevation peaks and ridges, including the prominent Major Steele Backbone and the towering Mt Richmond. These formations are part of a complex system of drainage basins where numerous seasonal and perennial streams like N Fork Whitetail Cr and Haywood Cr carve through the mountain slopes. The map traces the rugged northern boundary of the Teton Co line, where it meets Pondera Co. For those studying the hydrology of the Rocky Mountain Front, the network of named forks and creeks provides a detailed look at how water moves from the high peaks of Feather Woman Mtn and Mt Poia down into the reservoir, which serves as a critical water management feature for the lower plains.