1972 Map of La Mars

About this map

The Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across this prairie landscape where the borders of North Dakota and South Dakota meet. Centered on the small settlement of La Mars, the map illustrates a rural township structure defined by section lines, small country schools like School No 1, and local worship centers such as Bethany Ch. The landscape is dominated by the agricultural and conservation geography of the Northern Plains, featuring the expansive Big Slough and the Upper Lake Traverse State Wildlife Management Area. Transport and industry are marked by the Soo Line tracks running through the northern sections and several Gravel Pits scattered across the township of White Rock, while the Hehn Airport provides a glimpse into the era's local aviation infrastructure.