1965 Map of Albany

About this map

Albany sits at the southern edge of this mid-1960s landscape, positioned along the Great Northern rail line and the shores of Albany Lake. The surrounding Stearns County countryside is characterized by a high density of small glacial lakes and an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, such as County Ditch No 28 and County Ditch No 18, which shaped the local agricultural potential. To the north, the small settlement of St. Anthony serves as a secondary focal point in a region dotted with numbered rural schoolhouses, including School No 2081 and School No 2021. Family history researchers will find several well-documented burial grounds, such as St Johns Cem, Seven Dolors Cem, and Ebenezer Cem. The map captures the transition between the rolling prairie and the numerous water bodies like Two River Lake and Bear Lake that define this part of central Minnesota.