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2011 Map of Quartzsite

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Quartzsite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Quartzsite serves as the focal point of this desert study, situated at the crossroads of significant western travel routes on the La Posa Plain. The town's historical roots are anchored by Old Fort Tyson, while the nearby Hi Jolly Monument honors the mid-19th-century camel corps experiment, a unique chapter in frontier transportation history. The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of desert drainages, including Italian Wash, La Cholla Wash, and the extensive Plomosa Wash system.

The layout of the modern settlement is traced through an eclectic street grid with names like Sunkist Trl, Camel St, and Saguaro Ln. Beyond the developed core, older thoroughfares such as Old Yuma Rd and the passage through Boyer Gap indicate the enduring paths through the arid terrain of La Paz County. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between established highway infrastructure and the natural desert washes that dictate the topography of the region.