Where should it...?

Question:

Where should it...?

where should my story take place? It is called Country Wind. It takes place in 1934.... and i want it to be in a dry, dusty, and hot state in the U.S. I was thinking Texas but i dont no....... Please help!!! this is for a contest and i NEED it quick!!! !

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The term "Okies" or (as in the song - Okie from Muskogee) comes from the dustbowl days of Oklahoma when a great migration of Oklahomans came to California from there because of the drought -- so Oklahoma.