2012 Map of Bijou Hills

About this map

German Lutheran Cem and Saint Vencels Bohemian National Cem reveal the diverse immigrant heritage of this prairie landscape in Brule County. The rural crossroads of Ola and the community at Bijou Hills serve as central points for a region defined by a systematic grid of section roads and small watercourses. To the north and east, drainage from Elm Cr and Nelson Cr carves subtle relief into the terrain, while the southwestern corner is marked by America Lake. The density of denominational burial sites, including the Swedish Lutheran Cem and Union Cem, suggests a history of localized rural parishes that anchored early settlement patterns. This 2012 survey captures the contemporary infrastructure of the area, from 260th Street down to the southern boundary near Snake Cr, reflecting a landscape dedicated to agriculture and organized around small, established rural nodes.