2022 Map of Lake Meade

About this map

Lake Meade serves as a central focal point for this section of Meade County, where the plains are etched by drainage patterns like Stumpie Arroyo and Crooked Cr. The landscape is largely defined by the Public Land Survey System grid, with rural routes such as V RD and 11 RD following section lines across the high plains. This 2022 dataset captures the enduring rural character of the region, anchored by historical landmarks like Seward Cem in the north and Atwater Cem to the south. These small cemeteries, along with drainage features like Shorts Cr, provide critical points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the settlement patterns and family lineages of this part of southwest Kansas.