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2015 Map of Palo Verde

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Palo Verde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Palo Verde Valley is defined by a complex network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure that transformed the arid landscape along the Colorado River. This survey illustrates the intricate water management system serving the agricultural region, featuring dozens of named canals and drains such as C-28 Canal, Norton Drain, and Outfall Drain. The transition from the flat basin to the higher elevation of the Palo Verde Mesa and the Palo Verde Mountains is clearly marked, providing a detailed view of the topographical boundaries in this border region.

Crossing the river at Cibola Bridge, the map documents the connection between the settlement of Palo Verde in California and the Cibola Valley in Arizona. Historic transportation routes like the Bradshaw Trl run along the northern edge, while the southern portion shows the residential layout of Rio Colorado Ranchos near the riverbanks. This 2015 edition captures the state of the valley's hydrography, from Palo Verde Lagoon to the seasonally active Gould Wash.