2010 Map of Tule Lake

About this map

Tulia serves as the primary anchor on the western edge of this High Plains landscape, where the town's expansion meets the agricultural grid of Swisher County. The terrain is defined by the sharp incisions of North Tule Draw and Tule Creek, which carve across the otherwise level plateau to feed into Tule Lake and the Bill Bivens Reservoir. These water bodies are managed by significant local infrastructure, including the Tule Lake Dam and Bill Bivens Dam, highlighting the critical role of water storage in this part of the Texas Panhandle. The map reveals a highly structured environment where rural life is organized along a meticulous network of county roads, such as Co RD J and Co RD 15, and the transit corridor provided by Fm 1318. This survey offers a clear view of the balance between municipal growth and the essential water-management systems required for regional ranching and farming.