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Nearest Communities to Watkins,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Watkins, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Watkins:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Watkins is located in Meeker County.

The following 5 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Meeker County: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Renville, Stearns & Wright.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 116 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Watkins. Of these communities, 95 are located in counties other than Meeker County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Watkins (which is Meeker County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Watkins

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Meeker County   (where Watkins resides)
    • County Website:   www.co.meeker.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Meeker:   Litchfield
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • Eden Valley
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Valley
        • Eden Valley is located in Meeker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,038 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eden Valley <4>
      • Forest City
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest City
        • Forest City is located in Meeker County
      • Kingston
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
        • Kingston is located in Meeker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 162 people
      • Manannah
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manannah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manannah
        • Manannah is located in Meeker County
      • Litchfield
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Darwin
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darwin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darwin
        • Darwin is located in Meeker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darwin <4>
      • Crow River
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crow River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow River
        • Crow River is located in Meeker County
      • Dassel
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dassel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dassel
        • Dassel is located in Meeker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,472 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dassel <4>
      • West View Terrace
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West View Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West View Terrace
        • West View Terrace is located in Meeker County
      • Casey
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey
        • Casey is located in Meeker County
      • Grove City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove City
        • Grove City is located in Meeker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grove City <4>
      • Beckville
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckville
        • Beckville is located in Meeker County
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        • Acton
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton
          • Acton is located in Meeker County
        • Jennie
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jennie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennie
          • Jennie is located in Meeker County
        • Strout
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strout have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strout
          • Strout is located in Meeker County
        • Greenleaf
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenleaf
          • Greenleaf is located in Meeker County
        • Lamson
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamson
          • Lamson is located in Meeker County
        • Rosendale
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosendale
          • Rosendale is located in Meeker County
        • Cedar Mills
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Mills
          • Cedar Mills is located in Meeker County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 51 people
        • Corvuso
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corvuso have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corvuso
          • Corvuso is located in Meeker County
        • Cosmos
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cosmos have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cosmos
          • Cosmos is located in Meeker County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 448 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cosmos <4>
  • Benton County
    • County Website:   www.co.benton.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Benton:   Foley
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • Sherwood Manor
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherwood Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood Manor
        • Sherwood Manor is located in Benton County
      • Sauk Rapids
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Evergreen Village
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Village
        • Evergreen Village is located in Benton County
      • Watab
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watab
        • Watab is located in Benton County
      • Duelm
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duelm
        • Duelm is located in Benton County
      • Rockwood Estates
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Estates
        • Rockwood Estates is located in Benton County
      • Parent
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parent have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parent
        • Parent is located in Benton County
      • Popple Creek
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Popple Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Popple Creek
        • Popple Creek is located in Benton County
  • Kandiyohi County
    • County Website:   www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Kandiyohi:   Willmar
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • Hawick
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawick
        • Hawick is located in Kandiyohi County
      • Atwater
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Regal
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regal have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regal
        • Regal is located in Kandiyohi County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 35 people
      • New London
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Spicer
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spicer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spicer
        • Spicer is located in Kandiyohi County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,224 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spicer <4>
      • Kandiyohi
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kandiyohi have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kandiyohi
        • Kandiyohi is located in Kandiyohi County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 477 people
  • McLeod County
    • County Website:   www.co.mcleod.mn.us/
    • County Seat for McLeod:   Glencoe
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • Komensky
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Komensky have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Komensky
        • Komensky is located in McLeod County
      • Northview Court
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northview Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northview Court
        • Northview Court is located in McLeod County
      • Sherman
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
        • Sherman is located in McLeod County
      • Hutchinson
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • McDonalds Lakeview Terrace
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDonalds Lakeview Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDonalds Lakeview Terrace
        • McDonalds Lakeview Terrace is located in McLeod County
      • Country Acres
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Acres
        • Country Acres is located in McLeod County
      • Silver Lake
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Lake
        • Silver Lake is located in McLeod County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 806 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Lake <4>
      • Winsted
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winsted have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winsted
        • Winsted is located in McLeod County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,230 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winsted <4>
  • Sherburne County
    • County Website:   www.co.sherburne.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Sherburne:   Elk River
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • Cable
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cable have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cable
        • Cable is located in Sherburne County
      • Clear Lake
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake
        • Clear Lake is located in Sherburne County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 729 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clear Lake <4>
      • Becker
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Becker have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Becker
        • Becker is located in Sherburne County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,033 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Becker <4>
      • Pine Ridge Court
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge Court
        • Pine Ridge Court is located in Sherburne County
      • Briggs Lake
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briggs Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briggs Lake
        • Briggs Lake is located in Sherburne County
      • Salida
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salida
        • Salida is located in Sherburne County
  • Stearns County
    • County Website:   www.co.stearns.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Stearns:   Saint Cloud
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • Saint Nicholas
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Nicholas have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Nicholas
        • Saint Nicholas is located in Stearns County
      • Kimball Prairie
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimball Prairie came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimball Prairie
        • Kimball Prairie is located in Stearns County
      • Kimball
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimball have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimball
        • Kimball is located in Stearns County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 802 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kimball <4>
      • Marty
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marty have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marty
        • Marty is located in Stearns County
      • Fairhaven
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven
        • Fairhaven is located in Stearns County
      • Cold Spring
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Spring
        • Cold Spring is located in Stearns County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,350 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cold Spring <4>
      • Rockville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockville
        • Rockville is located in Stearns County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,599 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockville <4>
      • Richmond
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jacobs Prairie
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacobs Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobs Prairie
        • Jacobs Prairie is located in Stearns County
      • Luxemburg
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luxemburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luxemburg
        • Luxemburg is located in Stearns County
      • Pleasant Lake
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Lake
        • Pleasant Lake is located in Stearns County
      • Saint Augusta
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Augusta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Augusta
        • Saint Augusta is located in Stearns County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,900 people
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        • Roscoe
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roscoe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roscoe
          • Roscoe is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 114 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roscoe <4>
        • Paynesville
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
          • Paynesville is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,531 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paynesville <4>
        • Farming
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farming have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farming
          • Farming is located in Stearns County
        • Saint Joseph
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Saint Martin
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Martin
          • Saint Martin is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Martin <4>
        • Collegeville
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Riverview Park
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview Park
          • Riverview Park is located in Stearns County
        • Waite Park
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Avon
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
          • Avon is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,652 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avon <4>
        • Saint Cloud
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Five Points
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
          • Five Points is located in Stearns County
        • Lake Henry
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Henry
          • Lake Henry is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 113 people
        • Albany
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
          • Albany is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,792 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany <4>
        • Hi-Vue Park
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hi-Vue Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hi-Vue Park
          • Hi-Vue Park is located in Stearns County
        • Sartell
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sartell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sartell
          • Sartell is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,079 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sartell <4>
        • Evergreen Village
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Village
          • Evergreen Village is located in Stearns County
        • Saint Anna
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Anna have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Anna
          • Saint Anna is located in Stearns County
        • Saint Wendel
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Wendel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Wendel
          • Saint Wendel is located in Stearns County
        • Spring Hill
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hill
          • Spring Hill is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 95 people
        • Georgeville
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgeville
          • Georgeville is located in Stearns County
        • Saint Anthony
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Anthony have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Anthony
          • Saint Anthony is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
        • Saint Stephen
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Stephen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Stephen
          • Saint Stephen is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 867 people
        • Freeport
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeport have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeport
          • Freeport is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 671 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Freeport <4>
        • New Munich
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Munich have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Munich
          • New Munich is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 330 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Munich <4>
        • Holdingford
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holdingford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holdingford
          • Holdingford is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 725 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holdingford <4>
        • Opole
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Opole have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Opole
          • Opole is located in Stearns County
        • Greenwald
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwald have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwald
          • Greenwald is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenwald <4>
        • Meire Grove
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meire Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meire Grove
          • Meire Grove is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 200 people
        • Belgrade
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belgrade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belgrade
          • Belgrade is located in Stearns County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 787 people
  • Wright County
    • County Website:   www.co.wright.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Wright:   Buffalo
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Watkins   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Watkins.
      • South Haven
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Haven
        • South Haven is located in Wright County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Haven <4>
      • French Lake
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Lake
        • French Lake is located in Wright County
      • Annandale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annandale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annandale
        • Annandale is located in Wright County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,546 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annandale <4>
      • Knapp
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knapp have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knapp
        • Knapp is located in Wright County
      • West Albion
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Albion
        • West Albion is located in Wright County
      • Clearwater Estates
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearwater Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearwater Estates
        • Clearwater Estates is located in Wright County
      • Clearwater
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearwater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearwater
        • Clearwater is located in Wright County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,841 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clearwater <4>
      • Albion Center
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion Center
        • Albion Center is located in Wright County
      • Albright
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albright
        • Albright is located in Wright County
      • Cokato
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cokato have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cokato
        • Cokato is located in Wright County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,734 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cokato <4>
      • Maple Lake
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Lake
        • Maple Lake is located in Wright County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,149 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Lake <4>
      • Silver Creek
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
        • Silver Creek is located in Wright County
      • Continue List   (14 more) ...
        • Hasty
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hasty
          • Hasty is located in Wright County
        • Smith Lake
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Lake
          • Smith Lake is located in Wright County
        • Stockholm
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockholm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockholm
          • Stockholm is located in Wright County
        • Highland
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
          • Highland is located in Wright County
        • Enfield
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enfield
          • Enfield is located in Wright County
        • Rassat
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rassat
          • Rassat is located in Wright County
        • Howard Lake
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Rice Lake
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rice Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rice Lake
          • Rice Lake is located in Wright County
        • Waverly
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Buffalo Manor East
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Manor East have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Manor East
          • Buffalo Manor East is located in Wright County
        • Buffalo
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
          • Buffalo is located in Wright County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,853 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo <4>
        • Bufflao Manor
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bufflao Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bufflao Manor
          • Bufflao Manor is located in Wright County
        • Monticello
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monticello have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello
          • Monticello is located in Wright County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,893 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monticello <4>
        • Montrose
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Watkins) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Watkins. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.3152, Longitude: -94.4112       In this case, the coordinates for Watkins have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.




 

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