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1970 Map of Bijou Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bijou Basin defines this high-plains landscape where the headwaters of Comanche Creek and West Bijou Creek carve through the terrain of the Colorado plateau. The map captures the area at a point of intersection between Elbert and El Paso counties, showing a rural environment dominated by ranching and resource extraction. Evidence of early industry is scattered across the township lines, including an Oil Well, a Drill Hole, and a Gravel Pit. For those tracing local heritage, the Bijou Basin Cem stands as a primary genealogical landmark situated near the southern reach of the basin. The 1970s photogrammetric revisions, shown in purple, highlight subtle changes in roads and structures, providing a layered view of how this western landscape evolved over a decade of land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain