2015 Map of Needles SW

About this map

The Sacramento Mountains dominate this California-Arizona border landscape, rising sharply above the eastern edge of the Mojave Desert. This 2015 survey captures the transition from the high desert terrain of Piute Valley to the low-lying Mohave Valley along the Colorado River basin. The western outskirts of Needles are visible in the northeast, where modern infrastructure like the Needles Airport meets historic transportation corridors. Grounded in the region's long history as a desert crossing, the map shows the enduring route of the National Old Trails Rd and the Dike Rd along the state line. Topographic details reveal a network of drainage systems like Hacienda Wash and significant geological features such as Shadow Canyon and Eagle Pass, illustrating the challenging environment that shaped local settlement and road placement.