Swan Falls, Idaho

Unincorporated community in Ada County, Idaho, United States
Unincorporated community in Idaho, United States
43°14′30″N 116°22′27″W / 43.24167°N 116.37417°W / 43.24167; -116.37417CountryUnited StatesStateIdahoCountyAdaElevation
2,359 ft (719 m)Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)ZIP Code
83650
Area code(s)208, 986GNIS feature ID376284[1]

Swan Falls is an unincorporated community along the Snake River within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in Ada County, Idaho, United States.[1]

Description

The Swan Falls Dam, the oldest hydroelectric dam on the Snake River, is located next to the community.[2] The Swan Falls Dam and Power Plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3] The former Swan Falls Village was previously a large part of the community.

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swan Falls
  2. ^ "Oreana" (JPEG) (Map). usgs.gov. 1:62500. United States Geological Survey. 1952. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.


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County seat: Boise
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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