1960 Map of Watertown

About this map

Wolf Creek and its many forks define the landscape of western Washington County, where agricultural patterns meet the growing footprint of energy extraction. This survey, updated with 1975 revisions, documents a network of rural communities including Watertown, Barlow, and Vincent as they appeared in the mid-20th century. Local landmarks like Camp Hervida and Oak Hill Ch reflect the social foundations of the area, while the presence of numerous Oil Well and Gas Well sites indicates the industrial character of the hills. Of particular interest to local historians is the Old Railroad Grade winding through the south, marking a transportation corridor that once linked these hilltop settlements. The map also records the transition from smaller rural schools to consolidated facilities like the Barlow-Vincent Sch and Warren High Sch, alongside numerous family cemeteries such as Stanley Cem and the Murdock Cem.