The early history of Waters revolved around the logging industry. The Henry Stephen's [sic] family was a major employer in the area, with three generations involved in the Stephens Lumber Company. Henry Stephens III had a colorful . . . — — Map (db m250978) HM
Origianlly named Bradford Lake, this community began in 1873 when a lumber company built a business here. Its first post office opened in 1876. The town was renamed Waters in 1885 for railroad employee Oscar Waters.
About this time, the . . . — — Map (db m251622) HM
