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1928 Map of Norton

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Norton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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The Gila River corridor defines the southern portion of this desert landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad parallels the waterway to connect remote outposts. This 1920s survey captures the region during a period of industrial utility development, notably marked by the Electric Gas and Water Co infrastructure. Settlement is sparse, anchored by the community of Norton and the nearby Growler station, while the Terry Ranch suggests early agricultural or pastoral efforts in the arid basin.

Rising sharply from the valley floor, the Castle Dome Mountains dominate the northwest, while the Mohawk Mountains anchor the southeast corner. Transportation through the sagebrush depends on the Kofa and Wellton Road and the Mohawk Road. Vital water sources for travelers and residents are recorded at Mesquite Jim Well, Indian Well, and the Tyson wash, illustrating the precarious nature of settlement before more modern irrigation arrived.