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2022 Map of Riesel

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Riesel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Riesel and the neighboring community of Perry define the settled corridor along the county line between McLennan and Falls counties. This landscape is a patchwork of rural homesteads and agricultural roads, where local life is anchored by historic burial grounds and places of worship. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in sites like Springhill United Methodist Church Cem, Trinity Lutheran Cem, and the Saint Paul Cem, which reflect the diverse denominational history of the region.

The terrain is deeply influenced by the winding course of the Brazos River at the western edge and several smaller tributaries including Sandy Cr and Big Sandy Cr. Water management is evident through numerous reservoirs such as Lake Creek Lake, Hesse Lake, and Mann Lake. The presence of Holick Airport and a grid of family-named roads like Kattner Rd and Ballman Rd indicates a long-standing rural infrastructure connecting the area's many farms and settlements.