National Rifle Range

National Rifle Range. , This area encompasses a portion of the National Rifle Range. , The idea for such a site originated with Congressional legislation in 1904. The Army's growing emphasis on marksmanship and the idea that Fort Riley was the geographical center of the United States made this an ideal location., Situated in the area known as Republican Flats, the original ashlar-cut limestone Target Berm to the north is part of the backdrop for the National Rifle Range and first appears on Fort Riley maps in 1903. In 1941, as part of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Program, the berm was extended on both ends with cast concrete. These additions supported the training needs that arose due to the onset of World War II. Army marksmen from all over the country participated in annual competitions on the National Rifle Range. Archeological surveys have also confirmed the use of various types of firearms., The Target Berm of the National Rifle Range is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.