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2012 Map of Palo Verde

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Palo Verde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Colorado River forms a dominant boundary in this desert landscape, where a sophisticated network of man-made waterways supports the valley's settlement. Irrigated lands around Palo Verde are partitioned by an extensive system of channels including the C-03 Canal, Estes Drain, and South End Drain. This complex plumbing transforms the arid environment, allowing for the structured grid of rural roads like Spencer Rd and Broadway Ave to stretch across the basin.

Historical transportation routes are preserved here, notably The Bradshaw Trl in the north, a remnant of the mid-19th-century gold rush road. To the south, the Cibola Bridge provides a vital crossing over the river, linking the California side to the rugged terrain near Gould Wash. The map also details more secluded water features such as Palo Verde Lagoon, emphasizing the deep connection between the local community and the river's resources.