2022 Map of Leader NW

About this map

Antelope Flats characterizes this stretch of Adams County, Colorado, where the high plains terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages and agricultural infrastructure. The landscape is bisected by a grid of rural roads, including Palestine Rd and Bradbury Krebs Rd, reflecting the section-line development typical of the American West. A significant modern feature is the Bijou Basin Airport in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, situated near the headwaters of Little Antelope Cr. Water management is evident through the presence of the Nile Ditch, which cuts across the northern reaches near Rock Cr. The names of local thoroughfares, such as Perless Mine Rd and Calhoun Byers Rd, provide clues to the region's industrial and family histories, even in areas where the open range of Antelope Flats remains largely undeveloped.