2012 Map of Valley Center

About this map

Valley Center and the surrounding Sedgwick County suburbs appear here during a period of sustained northward expansion from Wichita. The landscape is defined by the complex convergence of the Little Arkansas River and the various branches of Chisholm Creek, including the Middle Fork Chisholm Cr and W Fork Chisholm Cr. While residential growth is evident in developments like Trails View, Arthur Heights, and Bellaire, the area maintains distinct markers of its regional identity, from the Eighty One Speedway to the Goodrich Oil Field in the north. Several small airfields, including Berwick Airport, Curtis Airport, and Hidden Valley Airport, dot the plains, reflecting the long-standing aviation heritage of the region. Local history is anchored by numerous burial grounds such as Valley Center Cem and Saint Joseph Cem, while the Kechi Water Tower stands as a prominent local landmark in the eastern portion of the sheet.