However, that should all be a little clearer now with the launch of the Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels Art Trail project.

The initiative is spread throughout the shire and aims to tell the history of the area through the pieces of art.

The trail was launched with a guided bus tour recently, with deputy mayor George Weston hopeful residents will take the time to inspect the pieces when they have the chance.

"The trail links Yanco, Leeton, Wattle Hill and Whitton through a variety of artworks," he said.

"It tells the stories of our shire's important Wiradjuri heritage, the magnificent Fivebough Wetlands, our role as the birthplace of the MIA, the significant art deco influence on our built environment and Whitton's boom days and decimating fires."

Two special guests at the launch were artists John Wood and Carla Cottgens.

Mr Wood was the artist responsible for creating the "Feeding A Nation" artwork on the outskirts of Yanco and Ms Cottgens is the artist that was engaged to create the "Wind Messenger" piece in Rotary Park, "Lighting Leeton" in Pine Avenue and "Charred Memories" in Whitton Park.

The project was mostly funded through NSW Heritage Near Me and the federal government through the Drought Communities - Extension Program, as well as Leeton Shire Council.

The Wattle Hill work was auspiced by Intereach with funding from the NSW Social Housing Infrastructure Fund and support from Leeton and District Local Aboriginal Land Council.

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Mayor Paul Maytom said new, interpretative signage made the art trail a fun way to learn about the shire's history during an easy drive that is easy to follow.

There is a self-guided audio tour of the trail downloadable via the app "izi.TRAVEL"

This provides greater insight into each artist's piece and its significance to the shire's history.

"I recommend all residents download the app and take the Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels drive when you have some time," he said.

Council's next step is to add important pieces of Leeton's cultural heritage such as the statues of Sir Samuel McCaughey and the Letona Cannery lady, as well as the Beersheba Charge in the Leeton Soldiers Club, the murals at the Historic Hydro and the Henry Lawson Cottage to the self-guided audio tour.

To listen to and view the self-guided tour online of Leeton's Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels Art and Cultural Trail, please click here.

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