Old Maps of La Paz Valley, Arizona

Explore 13 old maps of La Paz Valley, spanning from 1942 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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La Paz Valley, AZ maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Blythe
    1942 Map of Blythe
    1942 Blythe
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Lower Colorado River valley appears here in the early 1940s, showcasing the agricultural development of the Palo Verde Mesa alongside a booming mining industry. Researchers can locate remote desert outposts and extraction sites like Midland, the U S Gypsum Mine, and Nortons Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Salton Sea
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert frontiers are captured here in the 1950s. Trace the irrigation networks of Calipatria and mining sites like Eagle Mountain Mine.

  3. 1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Salton Sea
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert basins appear here during the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of remote mines and agricultural irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace locations like the Parker Alien Reception Center Unit No 1, Blythe, and the Kane Springs School.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Salton Sea
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Salton Sea basin are shown here during a decade of intense military and agricultural activity. Trace family roots in Blythe or Niland, and locate historical mining operations like the Eagle Mountain Mine and Red Cloud Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Quartzsite, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Quartzsite, 1964 Print
    1962 Quartzsite
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert in the early sixties is captured here as a landscape of mining prospects and historic landmarks. Trace the early settlement at Quartzsite, find the Hi Jolly Monument, or locate remote sites like the Gold Nugget Mine and Old Fort Tyson.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Salton Sea
    1963 Map of Salton Sea
    1963 Salton Sea
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early sixties shows a landscape defined by massive water projects and Cold War military ranges. Trace the growth of Salton City and Brawley, or locate remote desert outposts like the Paymaster Mine and Desert Center.

  7. 1965 Map of Salton Sea
    1965 Map of Salton Sea
    1965 Salton Sea
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert and Imperial Valley are caught in a period of intense irrigation and military expansion during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the desert's industrial footprint through the Eagle Mountain Mine, the remote Desert Center, and the Salton Sea Test Base.

  8. 1986 Map of Blythe
    1986 Map of Blythe
    1986 Blythe
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley at the California and Arizona border in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of intensive desert farming and remote mining. Trace the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe or locate historical workings like the Arlington Mine and Victor Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1990 Map of South of Quartzsite
    1990 Map of South of Quartzsite
    1990 South of Quartzsite
    1990 Print · USGS
    Arid Arizona landscapes south of Quartzsite come into focus in the late eighties, showing a mix of ancient sites and modern infrastructure. Researchers can find Petroglyphs, trace the boundary of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, and locate Eightmile Well.

  10. 2011 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2011 Print
    2011 South of Quartzsite
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers La Paz Valley, including Quartzsite, La Paz County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2014 Print
    2014 South of Quartzsite
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers La Paz Valley, including Quartzsite, La Paz County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2018 Print
    2018 South of Quartzsite
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers La Paz Valley, including Quartzsite, La Paz County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of South of Quartzsite, 2021 Print
    2021 South of Quartzsite
    2021 Print · USGS
    La Paz County's desert floor and mountain foothills come alive in this recent survey of the area south of Quartzsite. Researchers can trace historical transit routes like Old Yuma Rd and explore the trails winding through the Livingston Hills.

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