1986 Map of St. Cloud

About this map

The Mississippi River corridor serves as the primary axis of this mid-1980s survey, anchoring the growing urban centers of St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Sartell. The landscape is defined by its transition from industrial riverfronts and granite quarries to an expansive network of dairy farms and wetlands. Significant transport corridors like Interstate 94 and the Burlington Northern railroad facilitate movement across the region, connecting smaller communities such as Albany and Melrose. Numerous state wildlife management areas, including Birch Lake State Wildlife Management Area and Grey Eagle State Wildlife Management Area, illustrate a late-century commitment to conservation amidst agricultural development. Notable landmarks such as Charles A Lindbergh State Park near Little Falls and the Beaver Islands on the Mississippi highlight the area's natural heritage.