2017 Map of Leiter

About this map

Leiter sits at a geographic crossroads in Sheridan County, where the high plains are deeply etched by a network of seasonal draws and irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the critical movement of water through the Pratt and Ferris Ditch Number 3 and Pratt and Ferris Ditch Number 2, which divert flow from Clear Creek to support agricultural life in this arid region. The settlement pattern follows these watercourses and the established paths of the Black & Yellow Trl, a route that connects the small community to the wider ranching territory. Names like Dead Mans Draw, Big Corral Draw, and Black Stump Draw reflect a local history rooted in livestock management and the early challenges of the Wyoming frontier. This survey highlights the spatial relationship between natural drainage and man-made systems like the Cadiz Reservoir.