
The Chocolate Mountains dominate the western landscape of this mid-1980s topographic record, where the arid terrain meets the vital waters of the Colorado River. The map documents a significant intersection of military and conservation land use, with the vast Yuma Proving Ground covering much of the central and eastern portions. Along the river corridor, the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge protects the riparian ecosystem, including Mc Allister Lake and shoreline features like Mesquite Point and Palo Verde Point.
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1903 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Laguna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Red Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1942 · Blythe
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Laguna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Picacho Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Picacho
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Picacho
USGS Topo · 1:62,500