1968 Map of Santiago

About this map

The St Francis River and its meandering tributaries define the low-lying terrain of central Minnesota as it appeared in the late 1960s. This survey captures a rural landscape transitioning into preserved natural space, notably featuring the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and the Benlacs State Wildlife Management Area. The small community of Santiago serves as a local hub, supported by a network of one-room schoolhouses like School No 1888 and School No 86 that reflect an earlier era of township organization.