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.)"