1950s Maps of Parker Dam, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Parker Dam from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Parker Dam's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Parker Dam's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Parker Dam, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Parker Dam Area
    1950 Map of Parker Dam Area
    1950 Parker Dam Area
    1950 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands come into focus at the mid-century mark, centered on the engineering of the Parker Dam. Trace the river economy through the Colorado River Indian Reservation and remote landmarks like Bandit Pass and Cienega Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1959 Map of Parker Dam, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Parker Dam, 1960 Print
    1959 Parker Dam
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lower Colorado River is captured here in the late fifties as a hub of massive water infrastructure and remote desert mining. Trace the complex engineering of Parker Dam, locate the historic Kohen Ranch, or find early mining sites like the Manitowoc Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Gene Wash, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gene Wash, 1960 Print
    1959 Gene Wash
    1960 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands and the Colorado River are captured here in the late fifties as massive water projects reshaped the desert. Trace the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct through the Whipple Mountains and locate remote landings like Black Meadow Landing.
    3 unique versions available

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