Swisher County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Swisher County - Swisher County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Swisher County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Swisher County located in the map, major cities in Swisher county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Swisher County, Texas

Map of Swisher County, Texas

Swisher County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Tulia. As per 2020 census, the population of Swisher County is 7008 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 900 sq mi (2,331 km2). Swisher County was established on 1876.

Facts about Swisher County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTexas Panhandle / High Plains
County SeatTulia
Named AfterSwisher Creek, named for early settler Swisher family
Established1876
Organized1890
Coordinates34.5300° N, 101.7400° W
Total Area900 sq mi
Land Area899 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)7,585
Population RankSmall rural county in the Texas Panhandle
Major CityTulia
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Cattle, Grain Production, Dairy
Major AirportTulia Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForWheat farming, Cattle ranching, Panhandle agricultural heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.swisher.tx.us

Top Attractions in Swisher County, Texas

  • Tule Canyon (nearby access) – Canyon views and hiking.
  • Swisher County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Tulia.
  • Tulia Downtown District – Shops and small-town charm.
  • Swisher County Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Lake Tulia – Fishing and outdoor recreation.
  • Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River – Scenic river breaks.
  • Local Ranchlands – Open High Plains scenery.
  • Community Rodeo Grounds – Local rodeos and events.
  • Farm & Windmill Landscapes – Classic Panhandle views.
  • Quiet Backroad Drives – Peaceful rural scenery.

Cities and Towns in Swisher County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Tulia (county seat)City496734.5359°N, 101.7585°W
KressCity63634.3667°N, 101.7466°W
Happy (partly in Randall County)Town64734.7437°N, 101.8516°W
Vigo ParkUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.8331°N, 101.6457°W
LoveUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.6214°N, 101.5113°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Swisher County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 27 - north-south corridor connecting Tulia with Amarillo, Plainview, Lubbock, and the Texas Panhandle
  • U.S. Highway 87 - follows the I-27 corridor through the county and connects regional agricultural communities
  • State Highway 86 - east-west route connecting Tulia with Silverton, Dimmitt, and other Panhandle communities
  • Farm to Market Road 928 - serves rural agricultural areas west of Tulia
  • Farm to Market Road 145 - connects farming and ranching communities in the county
  • Farm to Market Road 1318 - provides access to northern portions of the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Swisher County

  • Randall County (north)
  • Armstrong County (northeast)
  • Briscoe County (east)
  • Floyd County (southeast)
  • Hale County (south)
  • Castro County (west)

Distance from Swisher County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Tulia to Kress (Swisher County), Texas - 11 mi (18 km)
  • Tulia to Happy (Swisher County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Tulia to Plainview (Hale County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Tulia to Dimmitt (Castro County), Texas - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Tulia to Silverton (Briscoe County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Tulia to Canyon (Randall County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Tulia to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 47 mi (76 km)
  • Tulia to Floydada (Floyd County), Texas - 49 mi (79 km)
  • Tulia to Hereford (Deaf Smith County), Texas - 53 mi (85 km)
  • Tulia to Borger (Hutchinson County), Texas - 68 mi (109 km)
  • Tulia to Pampa (Gray County), Texas - 79 mi (127 km)
  • Tulia to Muleshoe (Bailey County), Texas - 82 mi (132 km)
  • Tulia to Lubbock (Lubbock County), Texas - 84 mi (135 km)
  • Tulia to Childress (Childress County), Texas - 103 mi (166 km)
  • Tulia to Clovis, New Mexico - 112 mi (180 km)

Waterbodies in Swisher County

Tule Creek, North Tule Draw, Middle Tule Draw, South Tule Draw, Mackenzie Reservoir, Mackenzie Lake, Running Water Draw, Tierra Blanca Creek Tributaries, Redmon Draw, Palo Duro Creek Tributaries, Ogallala Aquifer, Tule Creek Watershed, Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River Basin, High Plains Playa Lakes

Best Golf Courses in Swisher County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Tule Lake Golf ClubTulia34.5424°N, 101.7638°W

Colleges and Universities in Swisher County, Texas

Swisher County does not have a university campus within its boundaries. Residents are served by Amarillo College and several universities in the Texas Panhandle. The entire county is within the Amarillo College service area.

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Amarillo CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college service area for Swisher County
West Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityMajor regional university in Canyon
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityLarge public research university in Lubbock
Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityPrivate university in Plainview
South Plains CollegePublicCommunity CollegeRegional higher education institution

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Swisher County
  2. Texas State Historical Association - Swisher County
  3. Swisher County Communities and Highways
  4. Official Swisher County Website
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)