2012 Map of Wolfforth NE

About this map

Shallowater stands as the primary hub of this Llano Estacado landscape, where a rigid grid of agricultural roads defines the South Plains geography. The settlement's infrastructure is supported by the nearby Shallowater Water Field, reflecting the critical importance of water management in this semi-arid region. Transportation is dominated by the diagonal corridor of Ranch Road 179, which cuts across the cardinal grid of local routes like Louisiana Rd, Kansas Rd, and Iowa Rd. Aviation history in the area is marked by Biggin Hill Airport, located just north of the central town site. This map captures a moment in the early 21st century when rural life in Lubbock County remained deeply tied to the land, while maintaining a clear, organized network of farm-to-market roads like Fm-1294 and Fm-2378 to serve the surrounding fields.