2019 Map of Love

About this map

Love occupies the heart of this High Plains landscape in Swisher County, where the geometric precision of the Texas panhandle’s road grid meets the winding drainage of Tule Cr. The topography is defined by broad plateaus punctuated by numerous small playa lakes and depressions, a characteristic feature of this agricultural region. Transportation in this part of the county is anchored by a network of farm-to-market roads and county routes, including Fm 2301 and Fm 1318, which facilitate the movement of goods from local farms to regional hubs. To the southeast, the terrain begins to break away from the flat plains, descending into the more complex, eroded drainage patterns surrounding Tule Cr. This map documents a quiet rural community where the landscape is dictated by the requirements of large-scale ranching and agriculture.