2016 Map of Saint Charles

About this map

Saint Charles sits at the junction of modern transit corridors and traditional water routes, where the S Fork Whitewater River meets the local drainage network. This 2016 survey illustrates the town's grid expanding toward the bluffs, balanced by numerous burial sites that anchor the community's history, including Hillside Cem and Calvary Cem. To the south, the landscape transitions into the smaller settlement of Saratoga, situated near the headwaters of Trout Run. The map records a complex topographical transition across the Winona Co and Olmsted Co line, where the plateau is deeply incised by Money Cr and other tributaries. This spatial arrangement highlights the enduring importance of the valley floors for both early settlement and modern agriculture, with family landmarks like Carpenter Cem and Smith Cem marking the rural uplands between the larger townships.