1918 Map of Electra

About this map

Electra stands as a burgeoning hub for North Texas agriculture and transport just before the end of the first World War. The town is the focal point of a radial road network, with primary routes including the Vernon Fort Worth Road and the Denver City Road connecting it to regional centers. The map reveals a structured rural landscape defined by the Wilbarger Co Wichita Co boundary and a series of community institutions that suggest a densely settled farming population. Local education is anchored by the County Line School, Enterprise School, and Red River School, while the Mt Carmel Church serves as a spiritual landmark. The drainage of the area is characterized by the winding paths of China Creek and Adams Creek, which cut through the undulating terrain south toward the South Fork Buffalo Creek.