1985 Map of Watertown

About this map

Watertown serves as the regional hub for this prairie landscape, situated near the shores of Lake Kampeska and Pelican Lake. The mid-1980s terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and waterfowl production areas, such as the Opdahl Slough SGPA and Spirit Lake SGPA, reflecting a conservation-minded land use pattern. Transportation across the plains is facilitated by both the Chicago and North Western and Burlington Northern railroads, which connect smaller agricultural settlements like Castlewood, Hayti, and Arlington.