The Keeper of the Plains, Steel sculpture at Arkansas River confluence in Wichita, United States.
The 44-foot-tall steel sculpture represents a Native American figure holding a staff while overseeing the meeting point of two rivers.
Native American artist Blackbear Bosin created this steel monument in 1974 to honor the indigenous peoples who lived along the Arkansas River.
The sculpture stands as a permanent symbol of Native American heritage, featuring nightly fire displays at its four corners beneath the steel structure.
Visitors can access the sculpture via two suspended footbridges and explore the surrounding plaza with educational displays about indigenous cultures.
The sculpture marks the exact location where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers merge, a place of traditional significance for local tribes.
Location: Kansas
Website: https://visitwichita.com/listing/keeper-of-the-plains/28029
GPS coordinates: 37.69138,-97.34968
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:04
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