Overview
The Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot steel sculpture of a Native American figure, standing where the Big and Little Arkansas rivers meet.
History
The sculpture was created by Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin and installed in 1974. A plaza with fire pots was added later.
Today
Evening fire displays draw visitors, and the plaza is one of Wichita's best-known landmarks.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.