1970 Map of Verona NW

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and scattered wetlands define this section of LaMoure County, captured here as it appeared in the late 1960s. The landscape is a matrix of agricultural boundaries including Gladstone, Black Loam, Pearl Lake, and Greenville. Human settlement is sparse, centered on the crossroads at Benson Corner in the northern portion of the quadrangle. A significant section of the northeastern corner is dedicated to a National Wildlife Management Area, highlighting the region's importance for migratory waterfowl and native habitat preservation. Small-scale industrial activity is evident through several Gravel Pits located near the section lines, suggesting the local importance of aggregate mining for road construction in this rural terrain.