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2013 Map of Saint James West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Saint James West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Saint James serves as the primary municipal hub in this portion of Watonwan County, where a grid of avenues meets the waters of Saint James Lake. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of the city to a series of glacial lakes and prairie waterways that define the regional geography. To the southwest, the small settlement of Echols sits near the winding course of Saint James Cr, which meanders through a landscape dotted with significant water bodies like Kansas Lake and Long Lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of rural landmarks such as the Kansas Lake Cem and the Long Lake Lutheran Church Cem essential for tracing family roots in the township. The southern portion of the map is defined by the S Fork Watonwan River, while recreational spaces like the Tiell Park Campground offer a view of the community's relationship with its natural lakeside environment during the early 21st century.