2022 Map of Chalk SW

About this map

The Middle Fork Wichita River meanders across this rural expanse where the northern plains of West Texas transition into the Rolling Plains. Straddling the boundary between Cottle and King counties, the landscape is defined by a dendritic network of drainage systems including Farrer Cr and Dry Cr. This area is characterized by low-density ranching and agricultural operations, as indicated by the sparse network of rural roads like FM 3416 and Co RD 204. A significant point for local history and genealogy is Shinnery Cem, a lone landmark in the northwest that speaks to the early settlement of this isolated territory. The map illustrates how human activity follows the natural terrain, with county roads navigating the breaks and plateaus carved by the river's tributaries.