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1957 Map of Riesel

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Riesel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Riesel sits as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the mid-1950s, defined by its position along the Southern Pacific line. This survey details a dense network of rural community landmarks, including Friedens Cem near Blackland and the Hebron Sch and Hebron Cem further south toward Perry. The terrain is shaped significantly by water management and industry, featuring the expansive Lake Creek Lake with its associated Powerhouse and Spillway 410.

Downstream, the Brazos River snakes along the western edge of the quadrangle, while the land between is marked by the Experimental Watershed (Headquarters), reflecting the era's focus on soil and water conservation research. The map also records several country churches such as Springhill Ch and Sunset Ch, which, alongside the Sunset Sch, once anchored the local social fabric before post-war consolidation.