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1970 Map of Leader

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Poplar and Leader emerge as the primary social hubs of this central Minnesota landscape, where the town of Ellis and the Poplar Community also anchor the local settlement pattern. The terrain is defined by a dense network of wetlands and watercourses, including Farnham Creek, Tower Creek, and the winding Swan Creek, which drains toward the southern reaches of the quadrangle. These waterways, alongside Hardwood Lake and Mud Lake, reflect a glaciated geography where agriculture and timber interests have shaped the rural layout. Significant local landmarks such as the Leader Community Hall and the Poplar Cem provide critical touchpoints for genealogical research, documenting the community centers of the townships of Poplar, Byron, and Meadowbrook during the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain