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1981 Map of Ray

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Ray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the broken timberland of Schuyler and Fulton counties, connecting the small settlements of Ray and Browning. This landscape is defined by the heavy dissection of Sugar Creek and its many tributaries, including Harris Branch and Dutchmans Creek, which have carved deep valleys into the upland prairies. The distribution of family and community landmarks suggests a long-established rural network, evidenced by the high density of cemeteries such as Salem Cem, Pittenger Cem, and Tracy Cem.

Ecclesiastical and social hubs appear at Christian Neck Ch and Ridgeville Ch, while small-scale industry is visible in a Strip Mined Area and a Gravel Pit. The inclusion of the Campbell Landing Strip near the Fulton County line adds a mid-century layer to an otherwise agricultural and timber-focused terrain. This survey illustrates the persistent rural character of Oakland and Browning townships at the start of the 1980s.