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1982 Map of Cheyenne Wells

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cheyenne Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Cheyenne Wells serves as the focal point of this High Plains landscape, situated at the junction where the Union Pacific railroad cuts through the arid terrain. The town's layout reflects its role as a regional hub, featuring local amenities such as the Hs (High School), an Athletic Field, and a local Golf Course. Just south of the primary settlement, the Fairground and Roadside Park mark the community's social gathering spaces.

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.