1982 Map of Cheyenne Wells

The surrounding geography is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Willow Creek and the North Fork Ladder Creek, which carve subtle paths through the prairie. To the north, the Smoky Hill River crosses the corner of the map, while an active Oil Field indicates the energy production vital to the local economy. Genealogists and historians will find the Fairview Cem west of town, providing a fixed point for tracing the lineage of early Cheyenne County residents.