2016 Map of Padua

About this map

Padua sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Stearns County, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural townships. The settlement’s identity is anchored by the Saint Anthony Padua Cem, reflecting the area's deep-rooted community heritage. The terrain is defined by a complex hydrologic network, where the N Fork Crow River and Sedan Brook meander through glacial till, while engineered waterways like County Ditch Number Fortysix illustrate the mid-century efforts to manage local drainage for farming. To the south, the Brooten Municipal Airport/John O. Bohmer Field marks a modern transition in regional transport. In the lower sections of the map, the Skunk River and Big Grove Church Cem provide additional landmarks for genealogists tracing family histories in this part of central Minnesota.