Map of Watson city, Minnesota

Watson is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 205 at the 2010 census. Lac Qui Parle State Park is nearby.

Watson city overview:
Name:	Watson city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Chippewa County
Elevation:	1,030 ft (310 m)
Total Area:	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²)
Land Area:	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	182
Population Density:	1,040.00/sq mi (401.47/km²)
ZIP code:	56295
Area code:	320
FIPS code:	2768656
GNISfeature ID:	0653844

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History

Watson was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from the Watson Farmers Elevator, a local grain elevator. A post office has been in operation in Watson since 1879.

Watson Road Map

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km), all land.

U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 7 (co-signed) serves as a main route in the community.

Watson is known as “The Goose Capitol of the USA” due to the large number of Canada geese which migrate through and inhabit nearby Lac Qui Parle every fall.