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2010 Map of Lake Meade

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lake Meade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Meade serves as the central focal point of this western Kansas landscape, where the prairie is etched by a network of drainage ways and intermittent watercourses. The hydrology of the area is defined by Shorts Creek and the winding path of Crooked Creek, which are joined by local topographic features like Stumpie Arroyo and Skunkie Arroyo. These arroyos indicate the episodic nature of water flow across the High Plains, carving distinct relief into the otherwise steady elevation.

Evidence of the region's early settlement and genealogy can be found at the Seward Cemetery and Atwater Cemetery, which remain as quiet landmarks alongside a grid of rural roads. Transportation is facilitated by State Hwy 23, which bypasses the lake to the south. The map illustrates a sparse, agricultural settlement pattern where named landmarks are often tied to family histories or the vital water sources required for life in Meade County.