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2023 Map of Needles NE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Needles NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fort Mohave stands as a central landmark in this portion of the Mojave Desert, where modern residential developments meet the arid landscape of the Mohave Valley. The map reveals a cluster of settlements including Mojave Ranch Estates, Willow Valley, and the aviation-focused Eagle Airpark. This era shows a landscape defined by significant infrastructure and road networks, with Hwy 95 and Topock-Davis Dam Rd serving as primary corridors through the region.

Water features like Mesquite Creek, Cimarron Lake, and Spears Lake provide a stark contrast to the surrounding desert terrain. For those tracing local history or genealogy, the presence of the Desert Lawn Cem and the Willow Valley Airport provides specific points of interest within the larger framework of township and range divisions. The map also documents numerous local thoroughfares such as Boundary Cone Rd and Hulet Ave, reflecting the ongoing residential organization of this river-valley community.