2013 Map of Leader NW

About this map

Antelope Flats dominates the eastern expanse of this Adams County landscape, where the high plains are carved by a network of drainage creeks. Water management and rural infrastructure define the area, evidenced by the Nile-Ditch in the northeast and a rigid grid of section roads including Palestine Rd and Horrogate Mile Rd. The inclusion of the Bijou Basin Airport in the southeast corner indicates the specialized aviation needs of this open country. In the western portion of the quadrangle, Perless Mine Rd hints at the industrial history of the region, running parallel to the winding path of Mule Cr. The terrain is defined by low-relief divides between Goose Cr, Rock Cr, and the branches of Antelope Cr, illustrating the subtle but essential topography of the Colorado plains.