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2022 Map of Swayback Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Swayback Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Swayback Mtn rises as a central peak in this high-altitude reach of West Texas, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainages and volcanic landforms. The region's limited water sources, such as Limpia Ranch Spring, dictate the placement of ranching infrastructure and trails through the rugged Jeff Davis County terrain. Natural corridors like Wild Rose Pass provide historical transit routes between the high peaks, while named canyons such as Frazier Canyon and Horse Spring Canyon carve through the plateau towards the Limpia Cr valley.

Modern access is preserved along Frazier Ranch Rd and Powell Ranch Rd, which follow the contours of the land to reach remote areas like Barbaras Point and Arkansas Mesa. This survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of the area, where features like Sheep Pen Canyon and Grapevine Canyon mark long-established land divisions and geographic landmarks essential for navigation in the Davis Mountains.