1967 Map of Georgeville

About this map

The Soo Line railroad creates a sharp diagonal axis across this central Minnesota landscape, connecting the village of Belgrade with the smaller settlement of Georgeville. This 1960s survey reveals a region defined by complex hydrology and land management, where the North Fork Crow River, Middle Fork Crow River, and South Fork Crow River meander through a terrain dense with wetlands and engineered drainage. Numerous county ditches, such as County Ditch No 8 and County Ditch No 5, illustrate the extensive efforts to manage the water table for agriculture and conservation. Dedicated wildlife spaces are prominent, including the Follies State Wildlife Management Area and a significant National Wildlife Management Area. Local heritage is anchored by sites like St Francis de Sales Cem and Gandal Cem, while the presence of several Gravel Pits points to the area's local surfacing industries.