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1951 Map of Leader

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Bijou Creek and its many intermittent tributaries define the rolling landscape of eastern Adams County, where small-scale irrigation and cattle ranching shaped the early 20th-century economy. The area around Leader was part of a mid-century effort to develop the Missouri River Basin, evident here in the complex system of water management features. While the Nile Reservoir (Abandoned) suggests a shift in local water usage, the presence of the Nile Ditch and several active impoundments like Moore Reservoir No 4 highlight the ongoing importance of water rights in these Antelope Flats. A network of rural institutions, including the Pleasant Valley School, Moore School, and Leader School, along with the Leader Community Hall, points to a tight-knit prairie community during this era. An Airway Beacon serves as a modern landmark in this high-plains terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain