2019 Map of Agate

About this map

Agate sits along the intersection of modern transportation and the historic path of Old Us 40 Rd in eastern Elbert County. This landscape is defined by the drainage networks of E Bijou Cr, also known as East Bijou Creek, and Muddy Cr, which carve through the high plains. The terrain is marked by significant topographical depressions, notably Godfrey Gulch and East Godfrey Gulch, illustrating the erosional patterns typical of this part of Colorado. A network of county roads, such as Co RD 170 and Co RD 153, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, reflecting the organized ranching and agricultural settlement patterns of the region. The map captures the quiet isolation of these plains, where small clusters of development like Agate remain anchored to the critical rail and road corridors.