1931 Map of Oberon

About this map

The Fort Totten Indian Reservation occupies a significant portion of this landscape, its boundary following the course of the Sheyenne River as it winds through the southern townships. The regional economy is defined by the Northern Pacific railroad, which links the settlements of Oberon, Sheyenne, and Lallie while bisecting the open prairie. This 1928 survey captures a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the numerous district schools and rural houses of worship such as St Gerards Ch, Presbyterian Ch, and Grandfield Ch. In the north, the shoreline of Devils Lake and the Twin Lakes contrast with the higher ground of Crow Hill. The map meticulously tracks the infrastructure of Benson and Eddy counties, showing a network of section-line roads and scattered farmsteads during a period of established agricultural development in central North Dakota.