The Arkansas River and its accompanying waterways, Big Slough and Little Slough, dictate the landscape of this region north of Wichita. The city of Maize serves as a central hub, containing vital local landmarks including the Maize Post Office and the Maize Cemetery. This area exhibits a distinct aviation character, evidenced by a high density of private airstrips and small airfields such as Harrison Landing Field, Luther Airport, and Maize Landing Field. To the northeast, the outskirts of Valley Center appear, while smaller residential clusters like Childs Acres and Berwet are situated along the grid of country roads. The Little Arkansas River meanders through the northeast corner, further defining the drainage patterns that have influenced local settlement and the placement of communities like Coleman.
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1889 · Cheney
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Cheney
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Cheney
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1941 · Maize
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1941 · Valley Center
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Valley Center
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Maize
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Wichita West
USGS Topo · 1:31,680