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1951 Map of Leader SE

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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East Bijou Creek and West Bijou Creek dominate the western portion of this Adams County landscape, illustrating the characteristic drainage patterns of the high plains. The agricultural character of the mid-20th century is clearly visible through the numerous Windmills scattered across the terrain, vital for sustaining homesteads and livestock in this arid region. Centrally located along Leader Road, the Busy Bee School (Aband) and nearby Woolsey Cem serve as important markers of a former rural community center. The eastern edge of the survey follows the winding path of Muddy Creek, while the presence of Gravel Pits and a modern Pipeline—noted during later revisions—points to the gradual transition toward industrial and utility infrastructure within this traditionally pastoral environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.48 x 26.76 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain