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2011 Map of Richland

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Richland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Richland serves as the focal point of this Colfax County landscape, situated just north of the braided channels of the Platte River. The settlement pattern is defined by a rigid section-line road grid, including Road A1 and Road H, which organizes the surrounding agricultural land. Local landmarks like the Richland Post Office and the Richland Cemetery provide clear points of reference for genealogists tracking family roots in this rural community.

The hydrology of the area is particularly distinct, with Lost Creek meandering eastward across the central plains before reaching the river valley. The Platte itself is dotted with named landforms such as Hewitt Island and Tomek Island, while smaller water bodies like Lake McAllister and Clear Creek punctuate the lowland terrain. The presence of Wessel Farms northwest of the main settlement highlights the enduring agricultural character of the region during the early twenty-first century.