This page uses Vernon as the main reference for a Wilbarger County Map, then follows US 287 east toward Oklaunion and Harrold and southwest toward Lockett. Download the high-resolution A3 JPG map ZIP from the box below when you need printable or editable files; it contains separate county-reference, ranked-city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps.
Wilbarger County has a clear contrast between its higher western and northwestern terrain and the lower river corridors farther east. Vernon sits slightly west of the county’s middle and serves as the strongest road and settlement reference. Lockett is southwest, while Oklaunion and Harrold form an eastbound sequence. The terrain-and-water layer shows Pease River crossing the middle of the county, with Red River and numerous creeks occupying lower ground to the north, east, and south.
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Vernon anchors the US 287 corridor and the main north-south roads
Vernon is the easiest place to locate first on the county reference map. US 287 runs east from the Vernon area toward Oklaunion and Harrold, while route 70 heads southwest toward Lockett and the western county edge. South of Vernon, route shields 283 and 183 appear on the same broad north-south corridor, making the city a useful point for orienting nearly every major direction.
Lockett lies southwest of Vernon, and Oklaunion is east along the US 287 route. Harrold is farther east, near a route 240 marker. A long road also continues north from Vernon toward the county’s northern extension. The combination of those roads and the dense blue stream network shows how the settled center is surrounded by a much larger rural landscape cut by numerous shallow valleys.
North Texas State Hospital-Vernon and a Wilbarger County label provide additional local references around the Vernon area. Those markers are useful for fine orientation, but the larger pattern matters more: Vernon connects the west and east road corridors, while the surrounding county becomes progressively more dominated by streams, open land, and relief away from the city.
The ranked city map highlights Vernon alone
The ranked-city view simplifies Wilbarger County to one major mapped city: Vernon. The number 1 marker sits in the west-central part of the county, while no other settlement receives the same ranked-city symbol. Lockett, Oklaunion, and Harrold remain useful on the full road map, but this layer makes the county’s settlement hierarchy immediately clear.
The CITY INDEX prints a map value of 9,848 for Vernon. That figure explains the ranking and relative display used in the supplied graphic and should be treated as the value used by this map rather than a guaranteed current population estimate. For geographic reading, the useful point is Vernon’s dual role as the only ranked major city and the main road junction in the western half of the county.
The neighboring county labels add a useful regional frame. Hardeman and Foard counties appear to the west and southwest, while Wichita and Archer counties are on the eastern side. Those outer references make Vernon’s slightly western position and the longer Oklaunion–Harrold corridor toward the east easier to understand.
Pease River divides the middle while Red River marks the northern water corridor
Pease River is the strongest named waterway across the central part of the terrain-and-water map. It enters from the west, bends across the middle, and continues toward the eastern side. Wildcat Creek approaches from the northwest, while Paradise Creek rises from the south. The elevation map shows the Pease River corridor as distinctly lower than the high western and northwestern terrain.
Red River provides the other major water reference in the northern and eastern part of the map. A dense set of smaller tributaries feeds toward this lower corridor, and Hamilton Lake appears in the northern extension as a small named water body. The space between the Pease and Red River systems is crossed by numerous short creeks, which helps explain the strongly dissected appearance of the northern terrain.
South of the Pease River, Turkey Creek and Boggy Creek cross the central interior. Lime Creek lies farther south, with Santa Rosa Lake providing a clear named water reference nearby. Beaver Creek and South Beaver Creek appear in the southwest, while Mimas Creek and Long Creek occupy the southeastern drainage area. Lake Electra is another small water body on the eastern side.
This layer is intended for geographic water and terrain reference rather than flood-risk analysis, navigation, water depth, parcel boundaries, or water-management decisions. Its main value here is to show how the Pease River cuts through the middle of the county, how Red River occupies the northern side, and how the southern creeks drain through separate lower valleys.
Elevation falls from the western uplands toward river valleys and the southeast
The elevation map reports an actual range of about 312 to 447 meters and a mean elevation of 375 meters. The darkest brown high ground is concentrated in the west and northwest, with additional elevated terrain in the northern extension. In contrast, the Pease River corridor, the Red River side, and much of the east and southeast shift into yellow-green and green lower terrain.
The western uplands are not one smooth plateau. Numerous creek valleys cut into the higher surface and descend toward the Pease River. East of the main river corridor, the land is generally lower, although local ridges remain visible. The southeastern half is especially green compared with the west, making the county’s west-to-east relief difference one of the clearest features of the map set.
This countywide elevation surface is designed for broad terrain comparison rather than parcel surveying, engineering, or construction design. It is useful for seeing where the land west and northwest of Vernon rises, why the major river corridors appear lower, and how the terrain changes toward the east and southeast. Exact site elevation should be checked with detailed source data or a local survey.
Choose the view by whether roads, Vernon, river valleys, or relief matters most
Use the county reference map when Vernon, Lockett, Oklaunion, Harrold, road labels, and the county boundary need to appear together. The ranked-city view is cleaner when Vernon’s role as the only major mapped city is the main point. The terrain-and-water layer is the best place to trace Pease River, Red River, Boggy Creek, Santa Rosa Lake, and the other named waterways, while the elevation map makes the western uplands and lower eastern terrain easiest to compare.
The downloadable ZIP contains four separate high-resolution A3 JPG files for Wilbarger County: county reference, ranked city, terrain and water, and elevation. You can inspect the lighter WebP versions in the article first and then use the larger JPG files for printing, classroom material, presentations, or an editable local-reference document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Lockett and Harrold compared with Vernon?
Lockett is southwest of Vernon on the supplied map, while Harrold is east. Oklaunion lies between Vernon and Harrold along the US 287 corridor and provides a useful intermediate road reference.
Which rivers are easiest to identify in Wilbarger County?
Pease River is the main central waterway, and Red River is the other major reference in the northern and eastern part of the map. Wildcat Creek, Paradise Creek, Boggy Creek, Mimas Creek, and several named lakes are also visible.
What elevation range is shown for Wilbarger County?
The supplied elevation map states an actual range of about 312 to 447 meters and a mean elevation of 375 meters. The west and northwest are higher, while the Pease River and Red River corridors and much of the east and southeast are lower.
Map File Information
The ZIP contains the four Wilbarger County maps in high-resolution A3 JPG format.
- Included Versions: County reference, ranked city, terrain and water, elevation
- Included Files: 4 A3 JPG maps
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Sources and data references
Roads, settlement locations, and the Wilbarger County boundary can be cross-checked with the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles. Pease River, Red River, named creeks, and lake features can be checked against USGS National Hydrography, while terrain height data are available through the USGS 3D Elevation Program. City index values, route references, named waters, and the 312–447 meter elevation range described above are based on the Wilbarger County maps supplied in this package.
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