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1955 Map of Laguna Dam

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Laguna Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Colorado River and its massive irrigation infrastructure define this landscape along the California Arizona border. Central to the area is Laguna Dam, which diverts water into a complex network including the All American Canal and the Main Canal. These engineering feats contrast with the arid, high-relief terrain of the Laguna Mountains and the Gila Mountains, where the Gila River joins the Colorado.

Evidence of historical transit and military presence is scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Butterfield Stage Route tracing the southern peaks to the sprawling boundaries of the Yuma Proving Ground and Yuma Test Station. Local industry and heritage are represented by the small settlement at Kool Corner and several mining sites such as the Los Flores Mine and Trio Mine. The Fort Yuma Indian Reservation and the State Wildlife Area surrounding Mittry Lake indicate the diverse land use and conservation priorities of the mid-20th century.