1951 Map of Oberon

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for this North Dakota landscape, passing directly through the community of Oberon and the nearby settlement of Lallie. Mapped in the early 1950s, the terrain is defined by its glacial history, peppered with numerous small depressions and sloughs. An Old Indian Reservation Boundary bisects the region vertically, marking a significant historical administrative line across the prairie. Local life at mid-century is anchored by rural landmarks such as Hillside Cem and Lakeview Sch No 1 in the northeast. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a larger Gravel Pit near the rail line suggests an economy supported by both agriculture and resource extraction, while the shoreline of Devils Lake reaches into the upper corner of the map.