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1954 Map of Picacho NW, 1957 Print
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1954 Map of Picacho NW

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Colorado River serves as a winding lifeblood for this borderland during the mid-1950s, defining the boundary between California and Arizona within the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. The riparian landscape is marked by a string of oxbows and backwaters, including Cibola Lake, Walker Lake, and Draper Lake, which contrast sharply with the surrounding desert terrain. Evidence of earlier river-based commerce and settlement appears at Paymaster Landing (Site) and the Clip Mill (Site), points where the river once met the needs of remote prospectors and travelers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain