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1970 Map of Needles

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Needles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Colorado River defines the border between California and Arizona on this mid-century survey, anchoring the desert community of Needles. The town serves as a vital transportation hub, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor and the Needles Municipal Airport converge. Development in the city is marked by civic landmarks like the High School, Ed Parry Park, and the Needles Recreation Area.

South of the urban center, the landscape transitions into the ecological wetlands of the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and Topock Marsh. This area is characterized by a network of backwaters including Threemile Lake, Goose Lake, and the curiously named The Glory Hole. Much of the surrounding territory is held by the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation, showcasing a mix of agricultural plantation drives and undisturbed riverfront terrain.