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1970 Map of Needles

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Needles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Colorado River defines the border between California and Arizona, carving through the Mohave Valley in this early 1970s survey. The city of Needles serves as the primary hub, showing an established street grid that includes National Old Trails Road and the prominent Santa Fe railroad line. Development is clustered along the riverbanks, with the Needles Recreation Area and Ed Parry Park providing local amenities.

South and east of the city, the landscape transitions into the watery expanse of the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. This area is characterized by the complex hydrology of Topock Marsh, containing named features like the Glory Hole, Goose Lake, and Threemile Lake. Extensive portions of the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation are clearly delineated, illustrating the coexistence of tribal lands with federal wildlife protections and municipal infrastructure like the Needles Municipal Airport.