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1904 Map of Needles Special, 1911 Print
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1904 Map of Needles Special

USGS Topo · Published 1911

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The Colorado River carves a critical corridor through the desert in this 1904 survey, serving as the definitive border between California and Arizona. At the heart of the Mohave Valley, the town of Needles emerges as a vital railroad hub where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR crosses the water. This rail line dictates the placement of early desert outposts like Java and Khartoum to the west, and Powell and Franconia to the east, illustrating how steam-era transportation established the first permanent footholds in the arid basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1911
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain