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1964 Map of Araz

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Araz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Cargo Muchacho Mts dominate the northwestern quadrant of this desert landscape, where water management defines the human footprint. The southeastern corner is anchored by the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, a region crisscrossed by a complex irrigation network including the All American Canal and the Yuma Main Canal. This infrastructure, managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, supports agricultural development through numerous named laterals such as the Tening Lateral and Ypsilanti Lateral.

Evidence of earlier habitation and transit is preserved in the Araz (Site) and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary that cuts across the arid terrain. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the curve of the canal system, providing a vital transportation corridor through this corner of Imperial County. Significant hydrological features like Araz Wash and Picacho Wash demonstrate the natural drainage patterns that run toward the Colorado River valley, contrasting with the engineered precision of the modern flumes and Gaging Stations.