1967 Map of Comfrey

About this map

The town of Comfrey sits at the intersection of the Chicago and North Western railroad and the county line during the late 1960s. This agricultural landscape in Southern Minnesota is defined by the winding course of the Watonwan River and its North Fork, which carve through the townships of Selma, Delton, and Bashaw. The survey reveals a highly organized rural grid, where landmarks like the Christian Reformed Ch and Congregational Cem serve as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads. Significant land alterations are visible through the inclusion of County Ditch No 39 and localized industrial features such as a Gravel Pit. The map captures the area just as modern infrastructure, like the town's Sewage Disposal plant, was being integrated into the traditional prairie river valley environment.