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1963 Map of Lake Meade

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake Meade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Lake Meade State Park and the adjacent Meade State Wildlife Area form a vital water-managed corridor in the High Plains of Meade County. Centered around Lake Meade, this landscape is defined by the convergence of drainage systems including Stumpie Arroyo and the meandering Crooked Creek. The presence of a specialized Fish Hatchery and numerous artesian springs near the lake indicates the hydrological importance of this area within the larger West Plains region.

Beyond the recreational and natural areas, the map reveals a mid-century rural landscape transitioning between traditional agriculture and growing energy extraction. Dozens of Oil Wells and Gas Wells are scattered across the terrain, interspersed with local landmarks like Happy Hill Sch and the Seward Cemetery. The southern boundary is marked by the course of the Cimarron River, which cuts through the Odee and Cimarron townships, illustrating the vast open spaces of southwestern Kansas during the early 1960s.