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2010 Map of Leader

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Leader
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Poplar, Leader, and Ellis form a sparse network of rural settlements across this Cass County landscape, defined by a complex web of tributaries. The topography is shaped by the southward flow of Swan Creek and its companion, Little Swan Creek, while Tower Creek and Martin Creek meander through the western sections. This 2010 survey illustrates a region largely dedicated to agriculture and natural drainage, with few large bodies of standing water beyond Hardwood Lake in the northeast and Mud Lake in the southwest.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing community landmarks, including the Poplar Cemetery and the Swan Valley Cemetery. The road network follows a strict township grid, with thoroughfares such as County Hwy-109 and County Hwy-103 providing the primary routes through these small Minnesota hamlets. The map documents a quiet period of rural continuity before modern development might further alter the drainage patterns and property boundaries of the area.