2009 Map of Great Bend NE

About this map

Great Bend serves as the focal point of this North Central Kansas landscape, where the northern residential and industrial expansion of the city meets the section-line roads of the agricultural plains. The map records a complex hydrological system defined by the meandering courses of Walnut Creek, Dry Walnut Creek, and Blood Creek as they converge toward the Arkansas River valley. Notable infrastructure includes the Barton County Fairgrounds and the Dent Spur rail feature, highlighting the area's role as a regional hub for commerce and community gatherings. Local heritage and genealogy interests are anchored by the Walnut Valley Cemetery in the northwest and Hillcrest Memorial Park near the city center. The settlement at Kanbrick stands north of the main city, marking the transition from urban streets like N Washington Ave to the vast grid of rural routes such as NW 90 Rd.