1942 Map of Blythe

The map reveals an era of intense resource extraction, from the U S Gypsum Mine near Midland in the north to the Castle Dome Mine in the south. Transportation routes like U.S. 60 70 connect these isolated outposts, passing through Ehrenberg and Quartzsite. Water remains the most critical resource, evidenced by numerous remote landmarks such as Wiley Well, Blythe Intake, and the proposed Picacho Dam Site, illustrating the engineering efforts to harness the river for a growing desert economy.