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2016 Map of Swearingen

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Swearingen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Swearingen and its surrounding ranchlands are defined by the convergence of several major drainage systems in this rural Cottle County landscape. The Middle Pease River meanders across the central portion of the map, eventually joining the Pease River in the northeastern corner. The town itself is a modest collection of structures located near the intersection of Ranch Rd 104 and several county roads, including Co Rd 354. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Swearingen Cem, situated just north of the settlement.

The topography is intricately carved by numerous tributaries with evocative names, such as Big Nasty Cr, Little Nasty Cr, and Owl Cr. These waterways create a complex network of draws and breaks typical of the Texas Rolling Plains. Small ranch roads like Estrada and Co Rd 360 provide the only access through the dissected terrain, reflecting the area's sparse population and long-standing cattle ranching tradition.