1985 Map of Wheaton

About this map

Lake Traverse and the Bois de Sioux River form a natural boundary on this 1985 survey, marking the intersection of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. This landscape is defined by the glacial legacy of the Mustinka River basin and an extensive network of conservation areas, including numerous National Waterfowl Production Areas and the Mustinka State Wildlife Management Area. The map captures the agricultural and transportation infrastructure of the mid-1980s, anchored by the Burlington Northern Railroad which connects prairie elevators in towns like Wheaton, Graceville, and Chokio. Beyond the township grids of Traverse and Big Stone counties, the map delineates a portion of the Sisseton Indian Reservation in the west. Local landmarks such as St Marys Church and the Wheaton Municipal Airport provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians studying the rural development of this tri-state border region.