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1972 Map of Riverdale South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Riverdale South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Riverdale occupies the northwest corner of this 1970s landscape, situated on the high ground overlooking the wide valley of the Missouri River. The area is characterized by the upland terrain of Long Fellow, where the transition from the plateau down to the river's edge is marked by steep coulees and drainage patterns. Infrastructure in this era reflects a mix of utility and aviation, featuring a Substation, a Water Tank, and the Clark Landing Field located near the riverbank.

Evidence of historical transport and industry is visible across the sections, notably the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the northern prairie. Resource extraction is indicated by several Gravel Pits, while the rural expanse is punctuated by the landing field and small-scale developments like Chester. The map provides a clear look at the township boundaries between T. 146 N. and T. 145 N., showing the survey grid that organized this portion of McLean County.