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1929 Map of Norton
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1929 Map of Norton

USGS Topo · Published 1929

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The Gila River corridor defines this arid landscape in the late 1920s, showing a vital lifeline of water and transport through the desert. Settlement is concentrated along the Southern Pacific railroad and the river, where small outposts like Norton and Growler served as key points for travel and trade. The presence of the Electric Gas and Water Co infrastructure and the Terry Ranch near Roll suggests the early development of utility networks and ranching in this corner of Yuma County. Away from the river, the terrain rises sharply into the Castle Dome Range and Mohawk Mountains, marked by isolated water sources such as Mesquite Jim Well and Indian Well. These features, connected by long desert tracks like the Kofa and Wellton Road, illustrate the difficult logistics of movement before modern highway systems.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1929
Date Published1929
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.43 x 19.94 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain