CSB Aerial Photos and Campus Maps

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See also A History of CSB Buildings for a set of maps showing the changes over time.

Current map on campus website

A grayscale map of a campus with labeled buildings and locations. Major entrance points are on the north and south. The Admission Office is highlighted in red near the North Entrance. Paths and streets, including Minnesota Street and College Avenue, are marked.
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Aerial view of a rural area with a mix of buildings, trees, and open fields. A cluster of large buildings is centrally located, surrounded by roads and greenery. A water tower is visible in the lower right corner, and a sports field is in the upper left.
2019 looking south; photo by Tommi O’Laughlin
A detailed map of Stampede Lake State Park. It shows various trails color-coded by difficulty and type, a lake, picnic and restroom areas, parking lots, and surrounding roads. Marked features include Willow Trail, Maple Trail, and Lake Beach.
2015 St. Ben’s Woods Trails
Map of the College of Saint Benedict campus. Buildings, landmarks, and parking areas are marked. Key locations are numbered and listed in corresponding legend at the bottom. The campus is oriented with North to the top and South to the bottom.
2014 Campus Map
A detailed map of the College of Saint Benedict campus. It shows the arrangement of buildings, labeled with numbers corresponding to a key (not shown). The map includes pathways, parking areas, and surrounding roads. The college's website URL is at the bottom.
2012 Campus Map
An aerial view of a small town surrounded by green fields and scattered trees. The town features a mix of residential and commercial buildings, with a notably large white-roofed structure in the center. Roads and pathways cut through the landscape.
2008
looking NW;
photo by Mike Becker
A campus map for Saint Benedict College shows various buildings marked with numbered red circles. A legend at the bottom identifies each building, and parking lots A–F are labeled throughout the map. The map has a green background and white pathways.
2005
An aerial view of a sprawling campus with multiple buildings surrounded by greenery and parking lots filled with cars. The background features open fields under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
2005
looking SW from the top of the St. Ben’s water tower.
Aerial view of a suburban area featuring residential houses, commercial buildings, and verdant greenery. Roads and pathways connect various structures, with fields and trees scattered throughout the landscape.
2004
looking NW;
photo by New Horizon Photography, Sauk Rapids
Campus map of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. It highlights various buildings, entrances, and parking lots. The legend identifies points of interest including residence halls, academic buildings, dining facilities, and administrative offices.
2000
Black and white campus map of the College of Saint Benedict, featuring labeled buildings and locations including the Main Building, Academic Services Building, Clemens Library, and basketball courts. Numbered descriptions correlate with listed locations.
1998
from the 1998-2000 course catalog
An aerial view of a small town surrounded by fields. The town features several buildings, roads, and green spaces. The landscape includes a mix of developed and undeveloped areas, with a noticeable large white-roofed building at the center.
1996
looking N
Black and white campus map of the College of Saint Benedict, showing various buildings, parking lots, and landmarks labeled with letters. Streets, paths, and entrances are depicted, including the north entrance and directions to St. Cloud and downtown St. Joseph.
1996
Aerial view of a small town surrounded by fields and greenery. There are various buildings, roads, and a baseball field in the center. The landscape is largely rural with scattered trees and agricultural areas.
1995
looking S, with St. Joseph in the foreground
A detailed campus map showing buildings, roads, and parking lots. Key structures are labeled with letters and numbers. Main landmarks include academic buildings, residence halls, and common areas. North entrance and other key points are marked for navigation.
ca. 1993
An aerial view of a small town with a mix of buildings, including homes, schools, and businesses, surrounded by green fields and trees. The layout shows a combination of urban and rural elements with roads connecting the various structures.
1989
looking SW
Aerial view of a large campus with numerous buildings surrounded by green spaces and trees. Roads connect various sections of the campus, with fields and distant urban areas in the background. The image shows an organized, expansive layout.
1989
looking N, with St. Joseph in the distance
A black and white illustrated map of the College of Saint Benedict campus. Key locations are marked with numbers corresponding to a legend listing 28 buildings and areas including halls, recreation centers, and dining areas. The map includes nearby roads and a compass.
1988
Aerial view of a sprawling academic campus with multiple brick buildings surrounded by green fields and scattered trees. The campus is situated near a forested area and several open fields. Pathways and roads interconnect the buildings. The sky is clear.
1986 or 1987
looking SW
A black and white map showing the layout of a campus or institution. The map includes various buildings, roads, and pathways. A smaller inset map in the bottom right corner provides a broader view of the surrounding area and its connection routes.
1982
from the 1982 – 83 CSB course catalog
A black-and-white campus map of the College of St. Benedict, detailed with various buildings, pathways, and green spaces. The map features labeled areas and streets, with "College of St. Benedict" prominently written at the top.
ca. 1981
Aerial view of a large campus with multiple buildings scattered across green fields. The image also shows a mix of residential areas, roads, and surrounding countryside with trees and fields in the distance.
ca. 1980
looking SW
A campus map of the College of Saint Benedict showing various buildings and their locations. Key points include administrative offices, academic buildings, residence halls, and recreational facilities. Roads and pathways connecting the different areas are also depicted.
ca. 1979
Aerial view of a small town surrounded by fields and farmland. The town has a mix of residential and commercial buildings clustered together. Roads intersect the area, and the landscape stretches out towards a hazy horizon under a clear sky.
1978?
looking NW
Aerial black and white photograph of a sprawling rural landscape featuring scattered buildings, farmland, and a network of roads. The scene includes residential areas, agricultural fields, and clusters of structures indicating possible institutional or industrial facilities.
1972
looking S, includes campus and St. Joseph, from Memorial Park to Jade Road. See also color version.
A black and white schematic map of a building complex with numbered landmarks. An index in the bottom left lists the corresponding locations. An additional map in the bottom right illustrates route connections to the site.
1972
from the 1972-73 catalog
Aerial view of a mid-20th century town with several large buildings surrounded by open fields. The small town consists of clustered residential homes amidst a grid of streets, with some larger brick buildings and a parking lot in the foreground.
1970
looking NE
A black-and-white aerial view of a town showcasing a mix of residential buildings, institutional structures, and open fields. Straight roads with scattered vehicles intersect the town, and there are areas of dense greenery and a few larger buildings, possibly schools or factories.
1966
looking S, with St. Joseph in the foreground
An aerial view of a small town featuring several historic buildings. Prominently visible are a church with a tall steeple and a domed structure surrounded by trees. Streets and more buildings fill the surrounding landscape, with patches of greenery and open fields beyond.
1959
looking SW, with part of campus visible beyond the St. Joseph church and school
A black-and-white aerial photograph of a university campus with multiple buildings surrounded by trees and green lawns. The campus includes a sports field, various academic buildings, and a central area with tree-lined paths. The cityscape is visible in the background.
1957
looking NW
A sepia-toned aerial photograph of a campus featuring several buildings arranged around open green spaces. The foreground has a few large structures, while more buildings are scattered in the background with tree-lined pathways connecting them.
1957
looking NE, from Saint Benedict’s Monastery Archives
Aerial view of a town featuring a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The landscape includes numerous houses, larger buildings likely to be businesses or institutions, and some open fields. Roads and vehicles are visible, and the setting appears serene.
1940’s
looking NE, from Saint Benedict’s Monastery Archives
A black and white aerial view of a large building complex surrounded by trees and fields. The complex consists of multiple connected structures with various roof levels and architectural details. Roads and smaller buildings can be seen in the distance.
1940’s
looking NW, from Saint Benedict’s Monastery Archives
Also; a closer view
A sepia-toned photograph of a large, multi-story brick building with a tall, pointed tower. People are gathered outside, and a streetcar is parked in front. Additional smaller buildings are visible in the background. The image has a vintage appearance.
1904
looking NW, from Saint Benedict’s Monastery Archives
1900
looking NE, from Saint Benedict Monastery Archives