The proposition to be submitted shall be placed upon the official ballots to be used at such election in substantially the following form:

“To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed thereto mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word NO.

“Shall the following described lands be

[ ] YES vacated and the public rights in and to

such lands be extinguished?

[ ] NO ………………………………..

(Here insert short description.)”