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1965 Map of Riverdale

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Riverdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Riverdale sits at the junction of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the Pine River, serving as a central hub for this portion of Gratiot County in the mid-1960s. The landscape is a mosaic of agricultural fields and water bodies, including Half Moon Lake and La Strange Lake, punctuated by numerous Gravel Pits that suggest a local industry focused on aggregate extraction. The presence of aviation facilities like Lippert Airport and the Strahan Landing Strip indicates a rural area well-connected by both rail and air.

Local genealogy and history are well-represented by rural landmarks such as the Rust and Hay Sch and Seville Ch. Small, scattered settlements like Jerseyville and Strickland are documented alongside community hubs such as the Townhall and Lumberjacks Park. The map also preserves the locations of several family and community resting places, including Brown Cem, Sibley Cem, and the larger Riverdale Cem.