1964 Map of Riley

About this map

Riley and Leonardville serve as the primary agricultural and civic centers in this mid-1960s survey of Riley County. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisects the landscape, providing a vital link for the local economy, while an Old Railroad Grade near Leonardville indicates earlier iterations of the regional transport network. Educational and spiritual life is anchored by the County High Sch and Fairview Ch, with the Athletic Field and Roadside Park offering dedicated community spaces. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Wildcat Creek, Mill Creek, and Little Arkansas Creek, which carve through the townships of Bala, Sherman, and Madison. This map reflects the structured transition of the Kansas prairie into a landscape of organized townships, farms, and small-town infrastructure at the height of the mid-century era.