Oberwasser
Oberwasser is a toponym used in German-speaking regions to denote settlements located along the upper reaches of a river or stream. The name combines the elements Ober, meaning “upper,” and Wasser, meaning “water,” reflecting a hydrological orientation in the landscape.
Etymology and usage have made Oberwasser a common place-name component in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.
Geography and administration: Oberwasser sites are typically rural and may lie near agricultural land, forests, or
History and culture: The toponym reflects historical land division and settlement practices in which hydrology helped
In sum, Oberwasser designates a class of small settlements tied to the upper parts of watercourses, with