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1970 Map of Davis Dam SE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Davis Dam SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Colorado River serves as the focal point for this early 1970s survey, marking the border between Arizona and Nevada. On the eastern bank, the emerging residential blocks of Bullhead City and Riviera indicate a period of rapid mid-century growth in the Mohave Valley. The map highlights a landscape in transition, where new suburban arteries like Marina Blvd and Hancock Road meet the arid expanse of the desert.

Evidence of the area's pioneer history remains visible at the Hardyville Mill (Ruins), situated north of the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation. The terrain to the east rises toward Black Mountain, dissected by deep drainages like Silver Creek and Montana Wash. Local infrastructure of the era is well-documented, including Mohave HS, a prominent Substation, and a Radio Facility, providing a detailed look at the utility and education networks serving these riverside communities.