2012 Map of Great Bend

About this map

The Arkansas River winds across this landscape, defining the southern boundary of Great Bend and shaping the local geography. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern layout of the city, highlighting the integration of municipal services and recreational spaces like the Great Bend Zoo and the Wetlands at Great Bend Aquatic Facility. To the west, the Great Bend Municipal Airport and the Sunflower Rod and Custom Association Dragstrip occupy the site of a former military airfield, a common pattern for postwar development in the Kansas plains. South of the river, the terrain transitions into the Great Bend Prairie, where the drainage of Antelope Cr and the alignment of Liberty Rd mark the transition into more rural territory. The map also identifies local landmarks such as the Great Bend Cem and the settlement of Anchorway.