Old Maps of Parker, Arizona

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Parker, AZ maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Parker
    1911 Map of Parker
    1911 Parker
    1911 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-California borderlands are captured here in the early twentieth century as the river and rail networks began to transform the desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Colorado River Indian Reservation, the rail hub at Parker, and early mining sites like the Billy Mack Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Linskey
    1930 Map of Linskey
    1930 Linskey
    1930 Print · USGS
    Arizona's western desert frontier comes into focus in this late 1920s survey of the La Posa Plain. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Linskey and locate early water sources like Tenmile Well.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1931 Map of Moon Mtn, 1955 Print
    1931 Map of Moon Mtn, 1955 Print
    1931 Moon Mtn
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-California borderlands are captured here in the early thirties, defined by the winding Colorado River and the stark Dome Rock Mountains. Historians and prospectors can trace mineral workings at the Valenzuella Mine and Mammoth Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Moon Mtn
    1932 Map of Moon Mtn
    1932 Moon Mtn
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-California borderlands are captured here in the early 1930s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and desert mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the early boundaries of the Colorado River Indian Reservation and locate industrial sites like the Valenzuela Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1942 Map of MOON MTN, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of MOON MTN, 1943 Print
    1942 MOON MTN
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley and its surrounding desert ranges are shown here during the height of the Second World War. Historians can trace the locations of the Parker Alien Reception Center units and former workings at Valenzuella Mines.

  7. 1943 Map of Parker
    1943 Map of Parker
    1943 Parker
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lower Colorado riverfront was a vital military and transport corridor during the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail and river network connecting Parker to the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Agency, and Doyles Landing.

  8. 1949 Map of Parker, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Parker, 1960 Print
    1949 Parker
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the late 1940s show a fascinating mix of tribal lands, railroad stops, and desert mining. Genealogists and historians can locate the Mojave Indian Ch, the Cremation Ground, and the old Colorado River Day Sch within the reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1950 Map of Parker
    1950 Map of Parker
    1950 Parker
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Lower Colorado River valley in the mid-century shows a landscape defined by massive water projects and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary, the Headgate Rock Dam, and desert mining at the Blue Cloud Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1954 Map of Needles
    1954 Map of Needles
    1954 Needles
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the legendary U S Highway 66. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Goffs, mining sites such as the Bonanza King Mine, and the early borders of the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation.

  12. 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

  13. 1956 Map of Needles
    1956 Map of Needles
    1956 Needles
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Colorado River come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of vital rail lines and massive water projects. Trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Amboy or locate remote sites like the Copper World Mine and Rio Vista Guest Ranch.
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Black Peak, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Black Peak, 1961 Print
    1959 Black Peak
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the late fifties reveal a landscape of active mining and desert transit. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial activity at the Mineral Hill Mines or locate river-side life at Cross Roads and Cienega Springs.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1962 Map of Bouse, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bouse, 1964 Print
    1962 Bouse
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Parker, including Bouse, La Paz County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 1970 Map of Parker, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the early 1970s reveal the growth of Parker alongside massive water infrastructure like the Headgate Rock Dam. Genealogists and historians can trace the Wyatt Earp House and the Indian Agency Headquarters.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1970 Map of Parker SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River Indian Reservation in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by industrial-scale irrigation and desert transit. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Cremation Ground (Cem) or the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1971 Map of Moon Mtn NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moon Mtn NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Moon Mtn NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this desert landscape in western Arizona was defined by its industrial activity and complex land boundaries. Trace the Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary or locate historical extraction sites like the Gravel Pits and Gravel Pit.

  22. 1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Needles
    1987 Print · USGS
    The High Desert and Colorado River valley are seen here in the early 1980s through the unique lens of satellite imagery. Trace the isolated outposts of the AT & SF railroad at Goffs and Essex, or explore the sprawling shores of Lake Havasu.

  23. 1985 Map of Parker
    1985 Map of Parker
    1985 Parker
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley in the mid-eighties was a hub of desert transit, mining, and water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Vidal Junction and locate numerous historic diggings like the Gold Hill Mine or Billy Mack Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 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

  25. 1990 Map of Bouse NW
    1990 Map of Bouse NW
    1990 Bouse NW
    1990 Print · USGS
    The arid desert of La Paz County is captured here in the early nineties, revealing a landscape shaped by natural drainage and utility infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of Bouse Wash and locate specific markers like the Substations and Water Tank.

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