1958 Map of Raymond

About this map

The Great Northern railroad dictates the landscape of this southwestern Kandiyohi County area, cutting a diagonal path that connects the settlements of Raymond and Priam. In the late 1950s, this region was a primary agricultural hub, with the town of Raymond serving as a central point for local commerce and community life. The rural sections are dotted with landmarks of early settlement education and faith, including Golden Grove Sch, School No 809, and the Lutheran Ch. The meandering course of Hawk Creek winds through the townships of St Johns and Edwards, providing a natural contrast to the rigid grid of section lines and the steel rail corridor. Genealogists can find specific burial records at Fairview Cem, while the presence of a Gravel Pit indicates the local industrial activity of the period.