2016 Map of Santiago

About this map

Saint Francis River and the Snake River wind through this central Minnesota landscape, where the borders of Benton, Mille Lacs, and Sherburne counties converge. The area is defined by its agrarian character and numerous wetland features, including Pool Number 1, Boyd Lake, and Fox Pond. Settlement is concentrated around Santiago and Glendorado, with a notable density of rural cemeteries that speak to the long-standing community roots in the region. Genealogists can find several sites of interest such as the Glendorado Lutheran Church Cem, Saint Francis Cem, and Oak Hill Cem. The map reveals a complex water management system through features like County Ditch Number Thirteen and County Ditch Number Twenty-two, illustrating the historical effort to drain the marshy terrain for agricultural use.