1985 Map of Liberal

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.