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1952 Map of Needles
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1952 Map of Needles

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The town of Needles sits at a critical junction of rail and river, serving as a gateway between the California desert and the Arizona borderlands. This 1952 edition illustrates a landscape transitioning from pioneer ranching and mining to modern infrastructure, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the National Old Trails Road follow ancient corridors through the Dead Mountains. To the north, the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation encompasses fertile bottomlands along the Colorado River, dotted with landmarks like Soto Ranch and the isolated Milltown (Site).

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain