Arid terrain and desert drainage patterns define this portion of Yuma County, dominated by the prominent elevations of the Black Hills. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a landscape shaped by seasonal water flow, where numerous dry washes descend from the high ground toward the surrounding desert floor. Infrastructure is minimal in this remote corner of Arizona, with the primary artery being Wellton Kofa Rd, which provides north-south access through the shifting topography. Apart from this road, human presence is largely represented by isolated water management features such as Norton Tank in the northeast, highlighting the vital role of water preservation in this dry environment.
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1928 · Norton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Norton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1942 · Blythe
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1942 · Vicksburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Phoenix
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000