2012 Map of Bala

About this map

The small settlement of Bala serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in Riley County, where the topography is defined by the drainages of Timber Cr and Mall Cr. These waterways, along with Madison Cr and Dry Cr, cut through a grid of section roads that speak to the area's enduring rural character. In the southwest corner, the Republican River provides a glimpse of the region's larger hydrographic network, while the local road names, such as Fairview Church Rd and Welsh Rd, hint at the social and cultural history of the farming communities that established themselves here. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the location of the Bala Cem just south of the main cluster of homes, offering a specific point of reference for family research in this quiet corner of Kansas.