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1985 Map of Liberal

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Liberal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Artesian Valley and its collection of small lakes and intermittent ponds define this High Plains landscape as it was mapped in the mid-1980s. The regional hub of Liberal anchors the southwest corner, showcasing the expansion of Seward County Comm College and a network of landing fields including the Municipal Airport and Painter Landing Strip.

Agricultural and natural features dominate the terrain, from the winding course of the Cimarron River to the complex drainage of Crooked Creek. Geologic and industrial interests are evident at the Cudahay Mine, while the Lake Meade State Park and Graceland Cem near Meade provide significant landmarks for local history researchers. The map captures a moment when smaller settlements like Kismet, Plains, and Fowler remained vital connectors across the vast West Plains and Mertilla townships.