2009 Map of Pawnee Rock

About this map

Pawnee Rock stands as a focal point along the southwestern rail corridor in this survey of Barton County. The settlement patterns here follow a strict grid of section roads, including SW 100 Ave and SW 50 Rd, which define the agricultural landscape of the Great Plains. Cultural and genealogical history is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Rockville Cemetery, Bergtal Cemetery, and the Pawnee Rock Cemetery located north of the primary townsite. The Arkansas River cuts across the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, paralleled by the rail line through the community of Dundee. This survey highlights the intersection of historic river travel and modern aviation, with the Great Bend Municipal Airport positioned in the northeastern corner. The drainage of Ash Creek further shapes the southern terrain, illustrating the relationship between water sources and the development of these prairie communities.