1965 Map of Fountain

About this map

The town of Fountain sits atop the northern highlands of this Fillmore County landscape, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts across the prairie. The map captures a mid-1960s transition from the open agricultural fields of the north to the deeply incised river valleys of the south. Much of this lower terrain is protected within the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest, preserving the wooded bluffs and slopes surrounding the South Branch Root River. Local history is anchored by the small settlements of Forestville and Carimona, each with its own legacy along the river's winding path. Genealogists will find several burial grounds documented, including Winslow Cem, Watson Cem, and Carimona Cem, while old limestone quarries and landmarks like Roadside Park reflect the local industry and recreation of the era.