1965 Map of Melrose

About this map

Melrose serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, situated along the winding course of the Sauk River in Stearns County. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Great Northern railroad and the Melrose Riverside Airfield, indicating the area's role as a regional transit and agricultural hub. Rural life is well-documented through a dense network of country schools, including School No 2046 and School No 1978, alongside several denominational cemeteries such as St Marys Cem and St Patrick Cem. To the south, the smaller settlements of Meire Grove and New Munich anchor their respective townships of Grove and Oak. The terrain is scattered with numerous glacial basins including Sylvia Lake, Lake Isabelle, and Frevels Lake, alongside many active Gravel Pits that suggest a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and local industry.