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1959 Map of Gene Wash

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Gene Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Parker Dam serves as the focal point for this desert landscape, where the Colorado River is harnessed for power and water distribution. The industrial infrastructure of the era is prominent, featuring the Whitsett Intake and the Gene Pumping Sta, which drive water into the Colorado River Aqueduct. This massive engineering project cuts through the terrain via the Copper Basin Tunnel and Whipple Mtn Tunnel, connecting the Copper Basin Reservoir to the broader regional network.

Away from the industrial sites, the shoreline of Lake Havasu supports a recreational and residential fringe, including Black Meadow Landing and Larned Landing. The rugged interior of the Whipple Mountains is marked by a few prospect sites and remote landmarks like Bandit Pass, while the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge borders the eastern banks. The map also delineates the precise state line between Arizona and California as it follows the river's original course.