1951 Map of Oberon

About this map

Oberon stands as a primary focal point in this Benson County landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line. The settlement pattern is defined by its proximity to the rail corridor, which runs north through Lallie toward the shores of Devils Lake visible in the northeast corner. This 1951 survey, photorevised in 1986, delineates the Indian Reservation Boundary cutting through the center of the quadrangle, reflecting the complex jurisdictional geography of the region. Local infrastructure is marked by rural landmarks such as Lakeview Sch No 1 and the Hillside Cem located just north of the Oberon townsite. Large tracts of land are designated as the National Waterfowl Production Area, highlighting the significance of the prairie pothole terrain for wildlife conservation. The presence of multiple Gravel Pits suggests a local economy tied to the extraction of glacial deposits common to this part of North Dakota.