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2015 Map of Blythe NE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Blythe NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Colorado River defines the eastern boundary of this region, winding through a complex system of hydraulic engineering along the border of California and Arizona. The landscape of the Palo Verde Valley is heavily shaped by an intricate network of irrigation features, including the Palo Verde Intake, Main Canal, and Duplicate Main Canal, which support the agricultural development of the area. These artificial waterways contrast with natural river features like Goodman Slough and the prominent curve of Swallows Nest Bend.

Local history and community infrastructure are grounded in the southern portion of the map, where the Palo Verde Cemetery serves as a notable landmark near a grid of established roads. The presence of numerous drains and canals, such as the Olive Lake Drain and W Side Drain, illustrates a meticulously managed environment designed to control the river's influence on the surrounding Parker Valley. This survey captures the intersection of industrial water management and desert settlement.