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Old Maps of Watson, Minnesota

Explore 10 old maps of Watson, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Watson, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Saint Cloud
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and the Mississippi River valley are caught in a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old granite works, and local landmarks like St. Johns University, Camp Ripley, and the shores of Lake Minnewaska.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Saint Cloud
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and rail corridors are meticulously detailed in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of towns like Alexandria, Willmar, and Saint Cloud along the Great Northern railroad line.
  7. 1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Saint Cloud
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and hundreds of glacial lakes connected by an extensive rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Saint Cloud, Alexandria, and Willmar along the Great Northern Railway.
  10. 1958 Map of Watson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Watson, 1959 Print
    1958 Watson
    1959 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands and prairies of Chippewa County are captured here in the late fifties as rural life revolved around the rail line and river forks. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse districts like School No 277 and School No 288 or locate family sites near Churchill and Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1986 Map of Willmar
    1986 Map of Willmar
    1986 Willmar
    1986 Print · USGS
    West-central Minnesota in the mid-eighties was a landscape of rail-dependent prairie towns and extensive waterfowl conservation areas. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Kerkhoven or explore the lake-dotted terrain of Sibley State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 2010 Map of Watson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Watson, 2010 Print
    2010 Watson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Churchill, Lac qui Parle County, and other nearby areas
  19. 2013 Map of Watson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Watson, 2013 Print
    2013 Watson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Churchill, Lac qui Parle County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2016 Map of Watson, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Watson, 2016 Print
    2016 Watson
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Churchill, Lac qui Parle County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2019 Map of Watson, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Watson, 2019 Print
    2019 Watson
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Churchill, Lac qui Parle County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2022 Map of Watson, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Watson, 2022 Print
    2022 Watson
    2022 Print · USGS
    The river valley near Watson and Churchill comes into focus in this recent survey of the Chippewa River confluence. Researchers can locate historic sites like Zion Cem, trace the unusual Watson Sag, and follow the winding Dry Weather Cr.
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