1950 Map of Kenmare

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Upper Des Lacs Lake, Middle Des Lacs Lake, and Lower Des Lacs Lake form a continuous ribbon of water through this Ward County landscape, much of which is protected by the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge. The city of Kenmare serves as the regional hub, situated where the Soo Line and Great Northern railroads intersect at the lake's edge. Beyond the valley, the high plains are organized into a meticulous grid of townships like Elmdale, Spencer, and Crowfoot, dotted with rural schoolhouses such as Spencer Sch and Crowfoot Sch. Local history is anchored in sites like Our Savior Ch and Bethlehem Ch, while the Kenmare Landing Field and a prominent Lookout Tower reflect the mid-century infrastructure of the Missouri River Basin development era.