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1965 Map of Riley

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Riley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Agricultural patterns and a dense network of drainage canals define this part of Clinton County during the mid-1960s. The small settlement of Riley sits centrally, surrounded by a landscape divided into the townships of Dallas and Bengal and Westphalia and Riley. This area is characterized by its numerous family and community landmarks, including the Grange Hall and Townhall near the Bengal Center School.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, with features like the Dallas and Bengal Drain, North Swagart Drain, and Wacousta Drain engineered to support the local farms. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific sites, from the St Pauls Cemetery near the western edge to Oak Ridge Cemetery and the Harper School in the east. The presence of several Gravel Pits suggests local industry supporting the rural road network, which includes Townsend Road and Centerline Road.