1956 Map of Atwater

About this map

The Great Northern railway forms a central spine through this mid-century landscape, connecting the agricultural hubs of Atwater and Kandiyohi. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes, including the expansive Green Lake and Diamond Lake, which shaped the early development of Spicer. Away from the main rail line, the rural character of townships like Gennessee and Fahlun is preserved through a series of numbered school districts, such as School No 51 and School No 60, and community landmarks like the Town Hall. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in family history details, noting several rural sanctuaries and burial grounds including Tripolis Ch, Oak Hill Cem, and the St Patricks Cem (Ebenezer Cem). This survey captures the region just as local rural schools remained the cornerstones of their respective sections.