2010 Map of Riesel

About this map

Riesel and the surrounding agricultural lands of eastern McLennan County are defined by a complex network of water management features and small rural communities. The landscape is carved by the Brazos River along its western edge and numerous tributaries like Big Sandy Creek and Manos Creek. Significant water infrastructure includes Lake Creek Lake and several smaller impoundments such as Mann Lake and Able Lake, many of which are held by named structures like the Hesse Lake Dam. The settlement pattern follows a grid of local roads, including Possum Trot Rd and Rattlesnake Rd, connecting the town center of Riesel to outlying areas like Blackland and Perry. Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds, including Friedens Cemetery, Sunset Cemetery, and Nazare Cemetery, which anchor these long-standing farming communities.