1965 Map of Pollock

About this map

Pollock sits at the intersection of a transformed landscape where the Soo Line railroad meets the expansive waters of the Oahe Reservoir. This mid-1960s survey captures the area just after the Missouri River's damming, showing the town positioned on a peninsula between the reservoir and Pocasse Lake. The topographic detail reveals the stark contrast between the inundated lowlands and the higher prairie ground, which is dotted with rural landmarks like Spring Valley Cem to the north and La Grace Cem to the southwest. The state line between North Dakota and South Dakota runs through the upper third of the map, marking the boundary between Emmons and Campbell counties. Local infrastructure, including a Gravel Pit and Sewage Disposal Ponds, provides evidence of the town's mid-century development and utility management during this era of significant hydrological change.