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2015 Map of Leiter

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Leiter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Clear Creek defines the topography of this Sheridan County landscape, where the small settlement of Leiter sits at the junction of Us 14-16. The area is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation improvements, most notably the Pratt and Ferris Ditch Number 2 and Pratt and Ferris Ditch Number 3, which snake across the terrain to support local ranching. These man-made waterways contrast with the natural drainage patterns of numerous named draws, such as Dead Mans Draw and Big Corral Draw.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by a high density of small reservoirs named for local figures or events, including Busted Clutch Reservoir, Ollie Reservoir, and Auzqui Number 1 Reservoir. The road network remains sparse, with tracks like Passaic Rd and Arvada Davis Rd providing the primary access through the surrounding ridges. This survey illustrates a resilient ranching economy reliant on carefully managed water resources in the high plains.