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1950 Map of Oberon SW

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Oberon SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sheyenne River winds across this central North Dakota landscape, carving a valley that defines the boundary between Benson and Eddy Counties. This area, largely comprised of the Grandfield and Gates townships, shows a mid-century rural infrastructure centered on localized education and civic life. The presence of several schools, including School No 1, School No 3, and the Divide Sch, alongside the Grandfield Ch and a Town Hall, illustrates a dispersed but organized community structure typical of the northern plains.

Rail transport is represented by the Burlington Northern line, which cuts through the northern and southeastern sections of the map, passing near the settlement of Divide. The landscape is further characterized by numerous small water bodies and wetlands, notably Shroyer Lake, and large tracts designated as the National Waterfowl Production Area. The Old Indian Reservation Boundary is still a prominent survey feature, marking the historical division of the territory.