1966 Map of Forada

About this map

Forada and the southern edge of Alexandria anchor this mid-1960s landscape, where glacial lakes and agricultural land define the central Minnesota terrain. The area is dense with named water bodies, including the irregular shorelines of Lake Victoria, Lake Burgan, and the large expanse of Lake Maple. These lakes are connected by a network of local roads and sections of Hudson and Orange townships. This map captures a period of conservation and community infrastructure, evidenced by the Forada State Wildlife Management Area and local educational markers like Sunnyside Sch and Hazel Hill Sch. Genealogists may find particular value in the location of Hudson Cem and the various town halls and churches that serviced these rural communities. The survey also reveals the early footprint of modern infrastructure, including several Radio Towers and a prominent Landing Strip near the Douglas-Pope county line.