1960 Map of Valley Center

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The Arkansas River and its accompanying Wichita-Valley Center Floodway dominate the southwestern landscape of this Sedgwick County region, illustrating a mid-century infrastructure response to the plains' hydrology. While Wichita expands from the south, smaller communities like Valley Center and Park City maintain distinct footprints, connected by an intricate web of industrial and religious landmarks. Local history is anchored by rural centers such as Sunnydale and the now-vanished identity of Spastieville, while the landscape is dotted with community hubs like Hillcrest Ch Cem and Keechi Center Sch.