2011 Map of Cibola

About this map

The Colorado River carves a complex path through this desert landscape at the border of California and Arizona, defining the fertile reaches of the Palo Verde Valley and the Great Colorado Valley. In the early 21st century, the settlement of Cibola sits east of the main channel, surrounded by an intricate network of desert washes including Crazy Woman Wash and Hart Mine Wash. The hydrology of the area is particularly distinct at Long Bend, where the river's movement has created significant features like Three Finger Lake and Cibola Lake. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the vast restricted acreage of the Yuma Proving Ground. Local infrastructure, such as Walters Camp Rd and Mitchells Camp Rd, provides access to the riverbanks, while the C-28 Canal highlights the region's reliance on managed water systems for valley agriculture.