1963 Map of Meade

About this map

The Artesian Valley defines the landscape of this High Plains region, where numerous flowing wells tap into the subsurface water supply north of Meade. This 1960s survey illustrates a rural economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and mid-century industrial utility, evidenced by the presence of the Cudahey Mine and the active tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The town of Meade itself serves as a clear center of gravity for the area, featuring a grid of residential streets, the County Fairground, and a Drive-in Theater on its western edge.