Old Maps of Plomosa, Arizona

Explore 13 old maps of Plomosa, 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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Plomosa, 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 Plomosa Pass
    1990 Map of Plomosa Pass
    1990 Plomosa Pass
    1990 Print · USGS
    Arizona's La Paz backcountry was a hub of late-century mineral exploration and desert navigation. Researchers can trace the legacy of local extraction through named sites like the Gold Nugget Mine, Lazarus Tanks, and the Black Beauty Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2011 Print
    2011 Plomosa Pass
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Plomosa, including La Paz County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2014 Print
    2014 Plomosa Pass
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Plomosa, including La Paz County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2018 Print
    2018 Plomosa Pass
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Plomosa, including La Paz County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Plomosa Pass, 2021 Print
    2021 Plomosa Pass
    2021 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona desert life and travel come into focus in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the Plomosa Mountains. You can trace old mining routes like Mitchell Mine Rd and locate vital water points like Lazarus Tanks.

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