Maple, Bailey County, Texas
Encyclopedia
Maple is an unincorporated community
in Bailey County
, Texas
, United States
. According to the Handbook of Texas
, the community had an estimated population of 75 in 2000.
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It lies at an elevation of 3875 feet (1181 m).
Although it is unincorporated, Maple has a post office with the zip code of 79344.
, which is based in the Lamb County city of Sudan
. Prior to 2002, the Maple-based Three Way Independent School District served the community and surrounding areas.
The Three Way Independent School District was formed in May 1945 by the consolidation of Goodland Consolidated Independent School District No. 7, Watson Independent School District No. 10, and Wilson Independent County Line School District No. 14. Three Way School was built on a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) parcel of land north of Maple. Over the years, several smaller districts - including Stegall (1946) and Bula (1975) – consolidated with Three Way. By the 1994-1995 school year, the district enrolled 127 students. That figure had fallen to 83 by 2001. Faced with declining enrollment and lower funding from the state, Three Way administrators decided that the district would have to consolidate with another larger school district by the start of the next school year. Three neighboring districts – Morton
, Muleshoe
, and Sudan – were considered for consolidation. A questionnaire was sent to Three Way ISD parents and registered voters to see which of the candidate districts was most favored. Sudan ISD was selected by approximately 57 percent of Three Way voters and 59 percent of Three Way parents. Both school boards approved the decision and the issue was put to a vote on February 2, 2002. In the election, Sudan ISD voters supported consolidation by a 190-1 margin. Of the 80 votes cast by Three Way ISD residents, 54 supported the measure with 26 opposed. The merger of Three Way ISD with Sudan became official on July 1, 2002.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Bailey County
Bailey County, Texas
Bailey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2010, the population is 7,165. Its county seat is Muleshoe. Bailey is named for Peter James Bailey, a defender of the Alamo...
, Texas
Texas
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, United States
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. According to the Handbook of Texas
Handbook of Texas
The Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...
, the community had an estimated population of 75 in 2000.
Geography
Maple is located at 33°50′55"N 102°53′55"W (33.8487040, -102.8985495). It is situated along FM 546 in southern Bailey County, approximately 35 miles (56.3 km) southwest of MuleshoeMuleshoe, Texas
Muleshoe is a small city in Bailey County, Texas, United States. The town of Muleshoe was founded in 1913 when the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway built an line from Farwell, Texas to Lubbock through northern Bailey County. In 1926, Muleshoe was incorporated. The population was 5,158 at the 2010...
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It lies at an elevation of 3875 feet (1181 m).
History
Named for early settler Maple Wilson, the community was established during the early 1920s. At that time, local ranches were subdivided into farms. A post office opened in 1926. By 1940, Maple had a population of approximately 600 with six businesses. Throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, the community slowly declined. In 1980, around 130 people lived in Maple. That figure had fallen to 75 by 2000.Although it is unincorporated, Maple has a post office with the zip code of 79344.
Education
Since 2002, public education in the community of Maple has been provided by the Sudan Independent School DistrictSudan Independent School District
Sudan Independent School District is a public school district based in Sudan, Texas .The district includes portions of three counties – Lamb, Bailey, and Cochran.Sudan ISD has two campuses - Sudan High and Sudan Elementary ....
, which is based in the Lamb County city of Sudan
Sudan, Texas
Sudan is a city in Lamb County of West Texas, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sudan is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
. Prior to 2002, the Maple-based Three Way Independent School District served the community and surrounding areas.
The Three Way Independent School District was formed in May 1945 by the consolidation of Goodland Consolidated Independent School District No. 7, Watson Independent School District No. 10, and Wilson Independent County Line School District No. 14. Three Way School was built on a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) parcel of land north of Maple. Over the years, several smaller districts - including Stegall (1946) and Bula (1975) – consolidated with Three Way. By the 1994-1995 school year, the district enrolled 127 students. That figure had fallen to 83 by 2001. Faced with declining enrollment and lower funding from the state, Three Way administrators decided that the district would have to consolidate with another larger school district by the start of the next school year. Three neighboring districts – Morton
Morton Independent School District
Morton Independent School District is a public school district based in Morton, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*Morton High *Morton Junior High...
, Muleshoe
Muleshoe Independent School District
Muleshoe Independent School District is a public school district based in Muleshoe, Texas .Located in Bailey County, a small portion of the district extends into Lamb County....
, and Sudan – were considered for consolidation. A questionnaire was sent to Three Way ISD parents and registered voters to see which of the candidate districts was most favored. Sudan ISD was selected by approximately 57 percent of Three Way voters and 59 percent of Three Way parents. Both school boards approved the decision and the issue was put to a vote on February 2, 2002. In the election, Sudan ISD voters supported consolidation by a 190-1 margin. Of the 80 votes cast by Three Way ISD residents, 54 supported the measure with 26 opposed. The merger of Three Way ISD with Sudan became official on July 1, 2002.