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1985 Map of Liberal

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Liberal serves as the primary hub of this High Plains landscape, where the energy industry and agricultural transport networks converge. The map documents an extensive infrastructure of gas fields and refineries south of the Cimarron River, including a massive refinery near the river's winding course. This industrial footprint is balanced by local community landmarks like Graceland Cem and the Municipal Airport serving the town of Meade.

The iron horse defined early growth here, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and St Louis Southwestern railroads connecting smaller grain-elevator settlements like Kismet, Plains, and Sublette. To the east, the terrain transitions into the Artesian Valley and the recreational grounds of Meade County State Park. Notable local industry is further evidenced by the Cudahy Mine and several Silica Pits, highlighting the region's diverse mineral extraction history alongside its traditional ranching and farming.