Bijou Basin

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Image Number006-189DateSummer 1976DescriptionLooking down a dirt road lined with pine trees, a view of the Bijou Basin with landforms in the distance. The basin itself was one of the first areas in El Paso County to be ranched by a homestead family, the Holdens. It was an area of historical signficance because early settlers in the Pikes Peak Region would take refuge here during times of increased risk of Indian attacks. In 1879 it had a population of 100 and three general merchandise stores, a butcher, builder, blacksmith, shoemaker, saw mill and justice of the peace. Located northwest of Peyton, it lies in both El Paso and Elbert counties. Photo is referenced as "B2" in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber.PhotographerGulliford, AndrewLocationEl Paso County (Colo.)SubjectHistoric sitesLandformsGhost townsCollectionHistoric Sites and StructuresPublisherPikes Peak Library DistrictOriginal FormatNegativesPhysical Description35mm b&w negative

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Date Digital45895TIFF file size 17333916Scanning HardwareEpson Expression 12000XLResource TypeImage

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