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1970 Map of Bijou

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Middle Bijou Creek and its complex network of seasonal drainages define this Colorado high plains landscape. The topography is deeply etched by a series of north-trending watercourses, including Willow Gulch, Hay Gulch, and Mule Gulch, which reveal the erosional patterns typical of the region. Human presence is sparse and largely tied to the livestock and utility infrastructure of Elbert County. The small settlement of Bijou sits at a junction of high-ground routes like the Ridge Road, which follows the divide between watersheds. Genealogists and local historians will find the Gair Cem in the southern portion of the quadrangle, a significant point of interest for tracing early family roots in the area. Further evidence of local land use is seen in the various Gravel Pit sites and a prominent Radio Tower, alongside industrial markers like the Pipeline cutting across the northeastern corner.

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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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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain