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1970 Map of Davis Dam SE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Davis Dam SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation occupies the southwestern quadrant of this desert landscape, bounded by the sweeping curve of the Colorado River. This 1970 survey, later updated with 1980s urban extensions, captures a period of transition as suburban developments like Big Bend expanded eastward from the riverbank. Local history is anchored by the Hardyville Mill (Ruins) near the Clark and Mohave County line, a remnant of the area's 19th-century mining and milling heritage.

Rising sharply to the east, the terrain is defined by Black Mountain and the deep incisions of Montana Wash and Silver Creek. The growing residential grid is evident through named thoroughfares such as Marina Blvd and Havasupai Drive, serving the community around the Mohave High Sch. Further south, the map details the rugged access provided by various Jeep Trails crossing the arid flats and volcanic foothills.