1950 Map of Parker Dam Area

About this map

Havasu Lake and the Colorado River define this mid-century landscape along the California and Arizona border, dominated by massive water reclamation and mining infrastructure. The engineering of the era is evident in the Whipple Mtn Tunnel and the placement of Parker Dam, which regulates the flow near the mouth of the Bill Williams River. While the margin notes that mining features like Black Mine and various prospects were inactive by the time of this field check, their presence across the Whipple Mountains speaks to the region's earlier industrial character. Small settlements such as Cross Roads and Cienega Springs sit near the southern riverbanks, providing a glimpse into the sparse residential footprint within the Colorado River Indian Reservation before significant modern development altered the valley floor.