Watson Creek (Minnesota)

Watson Creek is a stream in Fillmore County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

Watson Creek
Watson Creek (Minnesota) is located in Minnesota
Watson Creek (Minnesota)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyFillmore
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates43°41′21″N 92°16′04″W / 43.6891309°N 92.2676656°W / 43.6891309; -92.2676656
Mouth 
 • coordinates
43°42′25″N 92°02′06″W / 43.70694°N 92.03500°W / 43.70694; -92.03500
Basin features
River systemRoot River (Minnesota)

Watson Creek was named for Thomas and James Watson, pioneer settlers.[2]

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated 16.9 miles of Watson Creek as a trout stream. It is populated with brook, brown, and rainbow trout.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watson Creek (Minnesota)
  2. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 196.
  3. ^ "Watson Creek". MNDNR. Retrieved July 5, 2021.