2016 Map of Bijou SW

About this map

Norton Cem sits on the western edge of this High Plains landscape, serving as a quiet focal point for local genealogical interest. The drainage patterns of Elbert County are clearly defined here by the headwaters and branches of the Bijou Creek system, including Middle Bijou Cr and East Bijou Creek. The terrain is marked by numerous draws and gulches, such as Big Gulch and Spring Gulch, which dictate the placement of ranch roads and boundaries. Water management is a visible priority in this arid environment, evidenced by the Walter Burns Detention Reservoir in the north and the John Brittingham Reservoir nestled among the winding contours of Wilson Creek. Modern rural development is reflected in the network of county roads and named private drives like Longhorn Trl and Bambi Ave, illustrating the transition of these traditional grazing lands into more segmented rural tracts.