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1970 Map of Mt. Manchester

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Mt. Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Colorado River carves a critical boundary through this desert landscape where California, Nevada, and Arizona converge. The 1970s era is marked by emerging development in Riviera, where a Drive-in Theater and residential blocks sit near the riverbanks. This map documents a complex intersection of historic and modern markers, including the Von Schmidt Line and the extensive Fort Mojave Indian Reservation lands.

Beyond the river valley, the terrain rises into the Newberry Mountains and Dead Mountains, dominated by Mt Manchester. The presence of Petroglyphs near a series of Jeep Trails hints at ancient desert routes, while more recent infrastructure like Pipelines and a Gaging Station reflect the mid-century industrial utility of the region. The map also identifies local landmarks such as West Post and East Post, providing a detailed look at the geographic and cultural boundaries of the Mojave Valley.