2015 Map of Needles

About this map

The Colorado River defines the border between California and Arizona in this 2015 survey, flowing through the Mojave Valley and past the historic transit hub of Needles. On the California side, the landscape is shaped by the presence of Riverview Cemetery and the Needles Airport, while across the river in Mohave County, Arizona Village sits near the Fort Mojave Burial Grounds. The map illustrates a complex network of desert roads and water features, including Japanese Slough, Threemile Lake, and the curiously named The Glory Hole. Local infrastructure is further detailed by Beal Ditch and the junction of major travel corridors at Parker Junction. The transition from the developed town grid of Needles to the open Mojave Desert and the recreational access at Fivemile Landing highlights the dual character of this river-border region.