1970 Map of Parker NW

About this map

The Whipple Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this California desert region, where industrial infrastructure and remote mining claims define the terrain. Engineering feats of the mid-20th century are clearly visible through the winding path of the Colorado River Aqueduct, which cuts across the central portion of the sheet. To the south, the settlement of Calzona sits along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, serving as a rare point of habitation in the Vidal Valley.