1919 Map of Leader, 1943 Print
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1919 Map of Leader

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Spider Lake and the meandering headwaters of the Pine River dominate this 1919 progressive military survey of Cass County. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, including the Farnham Ditch and numerous unnamed ditches that crisscross the townships of Ansel, Bungo, and Poplar. These engineering efforts highlight a period of intensive land reclamation and wetland management in northern Minnesota. Small rural hubs such as Leader and Popler are situated along early roads, often anchored by a local school and positioned near the intersections of the 4th Guide Meridian and the 9th Standard Parallel North. The map also traces the South Branch Pine River and Swan Creek, illustrating the natural drainage system that influenced the placement of early settlements like Ellis and Graff.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1919
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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