1959 Map of Cross Roads

About this map

The Colorado River serves as the dividing line between San Bernardino County, California, and Yuma County, Arizona, in this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the water's edge to the high desert peaks of the Whipple Mountains and Buckskin Mountains. Small riverside developments like Cross Roads and Cienega Springs sit alongside several Trailer Park clusters, suggesting a community tied to the river's recreational and seasonal economy.