2019 Map of Bijou SW

About this map

Norton Cem stands as a focal point for genealogical research in this rural portion of Elbert County, situated near the intersection of Co RD 122 and Co RD 93. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Middle Bijou Cr and East Bijou Creek, which have carved a complex network of ridges and gulches including Spring Gulch. Ranching and agricultural land management are evident through named water features like the Walter Burns Detention Reservoir and local road names that reflect livestock history, such as Cattle Cir, Longhorn Trl, and Shorthorn Cir. The map details the transition of these intermittent waterways, such as Wilson Creek and Bland Creek, through the high plains terrain, providing a precise record of rural property access and water management infrastructure.