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2015 Map of Welda

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Welda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Welda and Mont Ida serve as the primary hubs of this agricultural landscape in Anderson County. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including Cedar Creek and Bradshaw Cr, which feed into larger bodies such as the Cedar Valley Reservoir and Lake Welda. These water resources underscore the importance of drainage and irrigation for the region's farms and ranches. The grid of rural roads, such as NW Broomall St and Old Welda Rd, reflects the systematic land partitioning of the Public Land Survey System, which organized the county into precise townships and sections.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds, including Mont Ida Cem, Welda Cem, and the more isolated Wardell Cem. The presence of Oil Field Rd in the northeastern quadrant points toward the legacy of energy extraction that has long supplemented the traditional agricultural economy of eastern Kansas. This combination of ranching, water management, and small-town infrastructure provides a clear view of the modern rural Midwest.