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1970 Map of Lake Havasu City North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Lake Havasu City North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The burgeoning desert community of Lake Havasu City is the central focus of this 1970 survey, captured during a period of rapid residential expansion following the city's incorporation. The map details an extensive network of planned residential streets such as Palo Verde Blvd and Kiowa Blvd, carving into the arid landscape of the Chemehuevi Valley. To the west, the waters of Lake Havasu and the protected lands of the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge provide a sharp contrast to the development.

Beyond the suburban grid, the terrain rises sharply into the Mohave Mountains, where the landscape remains largely defined by natural features and small-scale human incursions. Notable landmarks including the Wing Mine and a Radio Facility indicate the era's blend of resource extraction and modern infrastructure. Local neighborhoods like Havasupai, Kiowa, and Neptune are clearly delineated, showing the early footprints of these specific subdivisions.