1915 Map of Clara

About this map

The Red River forms a winding natural boundary at the northern edge of this landscape, separating Wichita County from Tillman County along the Texas-Oklahoma border. This 1915 survey shows a rural society defined by its local institutions, specifically the prominent placement of neighborhood schools like Fairview School and Wyeth School. The settlement of Clara serves as a central point along Electra Road, while Stringtown sits further east near the bend of Burkburnett Road. The terrain is deeply incised by several watercourses, including Wildhorse Creek and Gilbert Creek, which likely dictated the placement of early farmsteads and transport routes. This sheet provides a detailed view of North Texas before later developments altered the rural school system and road network.