1967 Map of Rockville

About this map

The Sauk River carves through the northern portion of this Stearns County landscape, where the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel its course near the settlement of Rockville. This area is defined by its industrial roots and glacial topography, featuring several prominent granite quarries and gravel pits that punctuate the terrain. To the south, the landscape opens into the township of Maine Prairie, a region densely dotted with significant water bodies including the circular Pearl Lake and the expansive Grand Lake. Local history is anchored by the small community of Marty and the rural Maine Prairie Cemetery. The presence of School No 203 and various field lines, captured during the 1965 aerial photography and 1967 field check, highlights a mid-century agricultural pattern that still relies on the drainage of Mill Creek and Marty Creek.