1909 Map of Rockford

About this map

The Crow River winds through this central Minnesota landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Wright and Hennepin counties. During the early twentieth century, the region was defined by small agricultural hubs and milling sites such as Berning Mill. This survey illustrates the early development of the rural road network, with established settlements like St Michael, Hanover, and Rockford positioned along the river's path. Further south, the map details the area around Lake Sarah and Loretto, where the rail lines of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Road helped connect these farming communities to larger markets. Notable local institutions, including Salem Church and the Adventist Academy, are clearly marked, providing valuable location data for genealogists and local historians studying the social fabric of the townships of Corcoran and Medina before modern suburban expansion.