1955 Map of La Paz Mtn

About this map

The Colorado River Indian Reservation dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, spanning the transition from the fertile lowlands of Parker Valley to the arid elevations of the Dome Rock Mountains. Along the Colorado River, the map identifies a specialized Fish Hatchery and a series of water features including a Slough and Goodman. This era captures the intricate relationship between the river and the surrounding desert, where essential water sources like La Paz Well, Martinez Well, and Goodman Tank supported travel and small-scale habitation near the settlement of Gonzales.