1916 Map of St. Francis

About this map

The Rum River winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a rural network of small agricultural settlements and early school districts during the mid-1910s. Along its banks, Saint Francis serves as a local hub, while the Great Northern railway line to the east connects the communities of Bethel and Cedar to wider markets. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes, including the large Lake George, Blue Lake, and the smaller Twin Lakes.