Region: Panhandle Plains
Appropriately named for the surrounding terrain; surveyed and plotted by cereal king C.W. Post in 1912 on the Oxsheer Ranch that he had purchased in 1906. Suggested name of Hockley City denied by Post Office because of Harris County town of same name.
City has recently become known as "City of Mosaics" with acquisition of several large outdoor, colorful mosaics. These may be found on chamber of commerce building, college buildings, hospital, clinic and a freestanding mosaic in Carver Park. Free overnight RV park south on U.S. 385; three-day maximum stay.
City celebrates the distinction of consistently being among the top 10 oil producing counties in the state, and it is one of the largest cotton producing counties. Levelland is situated on the migratory path for several species of birds and the Monarch butterfly.
Home of South Plains College, which is noted for its music/arts department teaching country and bluegrass music.
Several parks within the city provide recreational activities, including fishing, swimming and picnicking.