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2013 Map of Leader

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Leader
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Bijou Creek winds through the heart of this High Plains landscape in Adams County, anchoring a network of drainage and irrigation infrastructure essential to the region. The small settlement of Leader sits near the intersection of several section roads, including Rector-Leader Rd and E 112th Ave. The terrain is characterized by broad expanses like Antelope Flats, where water management is evident through features such as Nile Reservoir, Baseline Reservoir, and Moore Reservoir Number 1.

An intricate system of channels including the Nile Ditch, Nile Inlet, and Moore Ditch illustrates the historical effort to harness local water sources like Muddy Cr and Little Antelope Cr. Aviation history is noted by the presence of the Bijou Basin Airport, while the grid of mile roads, such as Peoria Crossing Mile Rd and Mimosa Mile Rd, reflects the structured agricultural land use of the early 21st century.