1966 Map of Osakis

About this map

Osakis sits at the southern tip of Lake Osakis, a prominent water body that dominates the northern landscape of this mid-1960s survey. The town serves as a regional hub where the Great Northern railroad and major roadways intersect, surrounded by a dense concentration of civic sites including St Agnes Sch, Lakeside Cem, and Evergreen Cem. The surrounding townships of Orange, Gordon, and Union are characterized by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, many of which are preserved within the Osakis State Wildlife Management Area and the National Wildlife Management Area. Farther south, the rural character is punctuated by smaller water bodies like English Grove Lake and Kuntz Lake, with the English Grove Cem serving the local farming community. This survey provides a clear view of the transition between the developed lakeshore and the surrounding prairie and wetland environments.