1982 Map of Rippey

About this map

Rippey sits at a diagonal rail junction in Greene County, where the Chicago and North Western line cuts across a landscape defined by prairie drainage and township boundaries. The map illustrates the convergence of several waterways, including the winding Beaver Creek and Snake Creek, the latter of which feeds into the Snake Creek State Game Management Area. This 1982 survey captures the rural character of the region during a period of agricultural stability, showing the layout of small settlements like Angus at the southern edge. Researchers will find interest in the precise placement of local landmarks such as the village park, a secluded cemetery, and the network of industrial pipelines that traverse the township lines of Washington, Junction, and Union.