1967 Map of Winnebago

About this map

Winnebago serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Faribault County, where the Blue Earth River and Elm Creek converge. The settlement pattern is defined by its strategic position at the crossing of major rail lines, including the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local history, evidenced by a high density of rural burial grounds such as Rose Hill Cem, Riverside Cem, and St Marys Cem. North of town, the terrain rises toward Pleasant Mound, while the surrounding prairie is heavily engineered for drainage via systems like Judicial Ditch No 11. Local landmarks like the Radio Tower and Basey Ch stand out against the geometric grid of 1960s Midwestern farmsteads and gravel operations.