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1970 Map of Bijou Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bijou Basin sits along the dividing line of Elbert and El Paso counties, defined by the drainage systems of West Bijou Creek and Comanche Creek. This high plains landscape, mapped during the late 1960s with updates through the 1970s, reflects a sparsely populated ranching and resource-extraction economy. The presence of the Bijou Basin Cem near the southern border provides a significant landmark for genealogists tracing early families in this rural corridor. Evidence of subterranean exploration and land use is found in scattered industrial markers, including an Oil Well, a Drill Hole, and a Gravel Pit. The terrain is punctuated by prominent elevations such as Knob 7083, which overlook the winding creek beds that dictate the local geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.43 x 26.99 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain