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2019 Map of Riesel

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Riesel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Riesel and the community of Perry serve as the primary hubs in this Central Texas landscape near the border of McLennan and Falls counties. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Brazos River in the southwest and a series of smaller waterways like Manos Cr and Sandy Cr that feed into local basins. The presence of several distinct water bodies, including Lake Creek Lake, Able Lake, and Hesse Lake, suggests a region heavily managed for agricultural and local water needs.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several rural burial grounds such as Friedens Cem, Nazare Cem, and Sunset Cem. The transition from town to countryside is marked by uniquely named thoroughfares like Possum Trot Rd and Raccoon Hollow. Transportation and logistics in the area are supported by the Holict "Private" Airport, reflecting the rural Texas reliance on small-scale aviation for land management and transport.