2016 Map of Foley

About this map

Foley serves as a primary hub of settlement in this part of Benton County, situated at the intersection of a well-defined grid of township roads and county highways. The landscape is characterized by a high density of wetlands and small water bodies, with Stony Brook and the Elk River drainage shaping the local topography. To the north, the small community of Gilman is anchored by the Saint Peter and Paul Parish Cem, while Parent marks the southwestern extent of the map's coverage. The eastern boundary is defined by the winding course of the Saint Francis River. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent agricultural and rural residential patterns of central Minnesota, where local history is often preserved in sites like the Saint Johns Cem near the Foley town site.