1915 Map of Barwise School

About this map

Barwise School and Sunshine School serve as the primary social anchors for this rural North Texas landscape during the early twentieth century. This area of Wichita County is defined by its drainage systems, most notably the winding paths of Long Creek, Cole Creek, and Tenth Cavalry Creek. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the confluence of the North Fork Buffalo Creek and South Fork Buffalo Creek. Transportation relies on established paths such as the Burkburnett Road and Electra Road, which cut across the rolling terrain. The presence of the Fort Worth and Denver City railroad in the southwest corner indicates the vital role of rail in connecting these remote school districts to larger regional markets during this period of development.