Wyard Township is bordered on the north by Birtsell, on the south by Longview, east by Carrington and west by Wells County.

The landscape is described as gentle rolling to rolling upland. Drainage is provided by the Pipestem Creek and Scotts Slough on the Northeast corner of section 1.

The survey report was filed by Yankton, D.T. February 27, 1883. The north, south, and west lines were established by Milton Nye in 1882. The east line was surveyed by George Beardsley in July 1874 and the subdivisions by Charles Scott and E.S. Sturtevant in 1882.

Settlers living in the township before the survey were:

O.J. Foley on Southeast 12

W.H. Edwards on Southeast 10

A.S. Gregory on Northeast 14

and E. Holbrook on Northwest 24.

In 1900 there were only five open quarters in the whole township.

Wyard was reorganized as a civil township on December 18, 1906.

The Carrington airport is located on Northwest quarter of section 24. The Northern Pacific and the Soo Line railroads pass through the township as well as state highways 200 and 52.

Located on a 40 acre plot six miles west of Carrington on Highway 200 is the Wyard Campsite which is open from May 1 to November 1. There is room for 15 trailers and 60 tents. The Wyard Dam on the Pipestem Creek backs impoundment of water within 100 yards of the Campsite. Some lucky fishermen have been able to catch Northern pike and pan fish in this water.

The township hall is located on the Northwest quarter of section 22. Montgomery Angus Ranch may be seen on section 27.

The Carrington Turkey farm, which was first started by the North American Creamery Inc., and managed by Homer Engberg, was located in this township, two miles south of Carrington. As many as 10,000 bronze and white turkeys were raised here. The poults were bought from commercial factories. The bronze turkeys were ready for market as early as August while the white birds that were easier to pick were kept for the holiday season.

The farm was formerly owned by Elmer Lofstedt. It was comprised of three acres. Aside from turkeys, beef cattle and small grains were also raised.

After several years Mr. Engberg purchased the farm and became sole owner and manager.

Indian mounds and many Indians relics have been found in this township. In 1887 a large group of Indians estimated as high as 3000 by early settlers, were encamped on the Pipestem in this township. They passed the pipe of peace about among the different tribes gathered. At this time they gave the name of Pipestem to the small stream that meanders through the township.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 387