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2019 Map of Santiago

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Santiago
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Saint Francis River meanders through this portion of Sherburne and Benton Counties, shaping a landscape defined by its complex drainage network and rural congregations. The settlement of Santiago serves as a central point in a region where water management is visible through engineered features like County Ditch Number Thirteen and Pool Number 1. These systems reflect the historical necessity of managing the wetlands around the Snake River and Battle Brook for agricultural stability.

Local heritage is anchored by numerous denominational landmarks, particularly Lutheran traditions seen at Glendorado Lutheran Church Cem near Glendorado and Our Savior Lutheran Church Cem. These sites, along with Oak Hill Cem and Saint Francis Cem, provide essential data for genealogists tracing the early families of Santiago Township. The road network, including Co RD 48 and Duelm Rd SE, connects these dispersed settlements across the river flats.