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1967 Map of Moons Camp

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Moons Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Swearingen serves as a focal point in this northwestern Texas landscape, situated along the Quanah Acme and Pacific railroad line. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages, including Cottonwood Creek and Shorty Creek, which carve through the plains. The presence of livestock infrastructure is evident through named landmarks such as Red Tower Windmill and Divide Windmill, reflecting the ranching heritage of Cottle County during the mid-20th century.

Industrial activity is localized around several Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline corridor that cuts across the ranchland. Further south, the namesake Moons Camp sits near the confluence of local tributaries. This 1967 survey, with 1979 photorevisions, captures a period of transition where traditional cattle ranching coexists with early energy and transit infrastructure, including a dedicated Roadside Park along the highway.