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1970 Map of St James East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of St James East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

St James serves as a primary hub on this Watonwan County landscape, anchored by the Chicago and North Western rail line and the St James Municipal Airport. The town’s civic footprint is clearly defined, featuring local infrastructure like the Waterworks, Fairground, and several community spaces including a Trailer Park and Cemetery. To the south, the village of South Branch sits within the township of the same name, highlighting the rural settlement patterns of the early 1970s.

The natural geography is dominated by the winding course of the South Fork Watonwan River, which cuts through Rosendale and South Branch townships. This river system is supplemented by extensive drainage works like County Ditch No 1 and Judicial Ditch No 35, illustrating the region's managed agricultural landscape. Recreation and conservation are represented by the Watonwan County Country Club and the Rosendale State Wildlife Management Area, alongside distinct water features such as Bullhead Lake and One Hundred Acre Slough.