1994 Map of Richland

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The Big Sioux River forms a jagged natural boundary between South Dakota and Iowa in this mid-1990s landscape, where the prairie topography is defined by the winding course of Brule Creek. The settlement of Spink sits in the northwest, while the community of Richland (anchored by the Richland Cem) occupies the southern bend of the river. The area is dense with local genealogy markers, including the Old Brule Creek Cem and Union Co Cem, reflecting a century of rural settlement. A designated Historical Site near the southern border and several country congregations, such as Pleasant Hill Chapel and St Paul Ch, point to the enduring social centers of the Brule and Sioux Valley townships. Industrial activity is limited to scattered Gravel Pits, while recreational use is noted at the Public Boat Ramp Access on the river’s edge.