1967 Map of Belgrade

About this map

The Soo Line railroad cuts diagonally across this prairie landscape in the late 1960s, connecting the agrarian hubs of Brooten and Belgrade. This survey captures a region defined by its glacial lakes and wetlands, including the expansive Tamarack State Wildlife Management Area and the waters of Crow Lake. The rural character is punctuated by numerous small cemeteries and country parishes such as Crow Lake Ch Cem and St Donatus Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for local family historians. Near the northern edge, the Brooten Municipal Airport sits adjacent to the town site, while the winding Crow River and Skunk River drain the surrounding fields. The map also records the boundary line between Stearns and Kandiyohi counties, showing how local governance and township grids organized the central Minnesota terrain during this era.