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2014 Map of Somerton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Somerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Somerton and the outskirts of San Luis anchor this portion of the Lower Colorado River Valley, a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the dense grid of water management features, including the Central Canal, Main Drain, and Somerton Canal. This engineered environment supports the area's vital farming industry, which spans from the Yuma Indian Homesteads to the community of Rancho Mesa Verde.

Aviation infrastructure serves this rural pocket of Yuma County, with both Somerton Airport and Rolle Airfield providing local connectivity. The terrain is largely level, though the rise of Mohawk Peak and various drainage features like Cocopah Drain and Southeast Drain create subtle variations in the desert floor. The map documents the extensive road system, including Us-95, that links these desert settlements during a period of sustained growth.