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2019 Map of Leader

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Leader
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Antelope Flats and the wide, braided drainage of Bijou Creek dominate this high plains landscape in eastern Adams County. The area is defined by its agricultural water management, evidenced by the presence of the Nile Ditch, the Nile Inlet, and the Moore Ditch. These systems cut across the township lines of T1S R60W and T1S R59W, illustrating the historical necessity of irrigation in this semi-arid environment. The small settlement of Leader sits centrally along 112th Ave, serving as a localized hub for the surrounding ranching and farming community.

To the west, the Bijou Basin Airport provides a point of aerial access near the junction of Peoria Crossing Rd and E 112th Ave. The terrain is further characterized by numerous ephemeral watercourses, including Antelope Cr, Little Antelope Cr, and Muddy Cr, which flow through the gently undulating plains. A grid of county roads, such as Rector Leader Rd and Price Rd, provides the primary structure for land division and travel across this expansive rural territory.