1970 Map of Bijou SW

About this map

Middle Bijou Creek and its seasonal tributaries carve a network of drainages across this section of Elbert County, defining a landscape of high plains ranching. The 1970 field check reveals the specialized aviation and communication infrastructure of the era, including the private Landing Strips at Brittingham Ranch and a nearby Radio Facility. These modern additions sit alongside older landmarks of the rural community, such as the Norton Cem and the small settlement of Minter. The prominence of Road Ridge and the winding courses of Bland Creek and Wilson Creek illustrate how the natural topography dictated the placement of early roads and homesteads. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between traditional livestock ranching and the technological developments of the mid-twentieth century.