Water diverted from Sunrise Drive is shown flowing along North Eighth Street in St. Peter during the 1965 flood. It was sent eastward on West Madison Street (visible at the left) to the Recreation Field on the east side of North Fifth Street. From there, it made its way to the Minnesota River.
This image was taken from the southbound lane of Highway 169 on the northern edge of North Mankato. It shows a large building that was partially covered by the flood water of the Minnesota River in 1965.
The O'Brien home along the north side of Highway 99 east of St. Peter is shown partially submerged by flood water from the Minnesota River in this 1965 image. The road that is visible goes to Ottawa.
The O'Brien home along the north side of Highway 99 east of St. Peter is shown partially submerged by flood water from the Minnesota River in this 1965 image.
The Peavey Grain Company's elevator east of St. Peter along the railroad tracks is shown in this image that was taken at the time of the 1965 flood of the Minnesota River. Pavement destroyed by the water is in the foreground.