1981 Map of Watertown

About this map

The South Fork Crow River winds through the heart of the town of Watertown, where the local landscape is defined by the dense clustering of glacial lakes and wetlands typical of Carver and Hennepin counties. This 1980s-era topographic study shows the region's transition, capturing the Luce Line recreational corridor following an old rail path and the expanding residential footprints in St Bonifacius and Mayer. Genealogists will find several burial grounds mapped in detail, including Trinity Cem and Swede Lake Cem, providing a window into the area's rural heritage. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the northern reaches of Waconia Lake and the Waconia State Wildlife Management Area, illustrating the balance between agricultural land, managed natural spaces, and growing lakeside communities.