1918 Map of Burkburnett

About this map

Burkburnett serves as the primary focal point of this 1915 survey, situated just south of the Red River which forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma. The town's grid is established adjacent to the Wichita Falls and Northwestern railroad, a critical link for the region's transport and economy just before the major oil boom of the late 1910s. The landscape is dominated by the meandering Gilbert Creek and a network of early rural roads, including the Electra Road heading west. Local history is anchored by markers such as the Cashion School and the small settlement of Schnum, providing a detailed look at the rural school districts and community centers that defined Wichita County during this era. The topographic relief emphasizes the bluffs and drainage patterns that lead into the river valley shared with Cotton and Wichita counties.