2010 Map of Saint James East

About this map

The South Fork Watonwan River meanders through this agricultural landscape in southern Minnesota, defining the drainage patterns for the surrounding townships. The small community of South Branch sits near the southern edge of the sheet, served by a network of county highways including County Hwy-101 and County Hwy-12. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for locating the Sell-Lamb Cemetery tucked along the riverbanks and the Mount Hope Cemetery near the western boundary. Local infrastructure is anchored by the Saint James Municipal Airport and the Watonwan County Fairgrounds, indicating the area's importance as a regional hub for both commerce and community events. Natural features like Bullhead Lake and various tributaries such as Willow Creek and Spring Branch Creek interrupt the geometric grid of farm roads and fields.