2010 Map of Swearingen

About this map

Swearingen serves as the primary focal point of this North Texas survey, situated where the high plains begin to break toward the drainage basins of the Rolling Plains. The landscape is defined by the braided and intermittent flow of the Middle Pease River, which winds across the quadrangle, collecting a network of uniquely named tributaries including Big Nasty Creek, Little Nasty Creek, and Salt Creek. These watercourses carve through the arid terrain, creating a complex geography of draws and washes that dictate the local road network. Transport in the area is anchored by FM 104 and several county roads such as Co RD 354, while Wilson Airport provides a remote aviation waypoint. The arrangement of cattle guards and rural routes like Estrada reflects the ranching character of Cottle County, where large landholdings are punctuated by the seasonal ebb and flow of desert creeks.