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1904 Map of Needles Special
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1904 Map of Needles Special

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The Colorado River carves a critical path through the Mohave Valley at the beginning of the twentieth century, serving as the border between Arizona and California. The town of Needles emerges as a central hub for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR, which follows the path of the Sacramento Wash across the desert toward Java and Khartoum. The landscape is dominated by the stark contrast between the alluvial floor and the surrounding ranges, including the Black Mountains and Chemehuevis Mountains. Water remains the defining resource of the era, seen in small basins like Willow Pond and Mud Lake. Further south, the river narrows through Mohave Canyon near the distinctive formations of The Needles, a point of interest for early travelers and river navigators. The presence of the Parker Road suggests early overland travel routes connecting the rail stops to the interior desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1904
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain