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1986 Map of La Moure

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of La Moure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The James River Valley defines the eastern geography of this 1980s landscape, where the river winds southward through Grand Rapids and past the county seat of LaMoure. This era shows a region deeply integrated with conservation and water management, evidenced by the expansive National Waterfowl Production Area and several reservoirs including Lake LaMoure and the Schlecht-Thom Dam. The rail networks of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern connect agricultural hubs like Edgeley, Ellendale, and Oakes, illustrating the transport-dependent economy of the Dakota plains.

Historical significance is anchored at Whitestone Battlefield State Park in the western reaches, while the terrain transition from the Maple River drainage to the James River basin is punctuated by numerous landing strips like the Forsman Landing Strip, reflecting the role of private aviation in rural North Dakota life. The map meticulously records township boundaries from Black Loam to Pomona View, providing a clear record of local jurisdictional lines.