1963 Map of Bala

About this map

Bala stands as a central point of interest in this 1963 landscape, situated at the junction of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the rolling agricultural terrain of Riley County. The map provides a detailed view of local community life through features like the Bala Cem and Grange Hall, reflecting the social and commemorative foundations of this rural settlement. To the south and east, the Fort Riley Military Reservation encompasses a significant portion of the territory, illustrating the intersection of civilian farmland and federal military lands.