1950 Map of Stoval

About this map

Gila River waters define the center of this 1950 revision, where the river's path carves through the arid landscape of Yuma County. This mid-century survey reveals a desert region transition, marked by the presence of the Fort Horn Mil Res (Abandoned) and a larger Military Reservation to the south. The infrastructure of the era is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad, supporting small outposts such as Kofa Sta and Stoval. To the south, Dateland appears as a notable waypoint along the Yuma Bend Road, featuring a Radar Tower and proximity to the Aztec Hills. The map provides a look at the early development of irrigation and aviation in the area, with numerous instances of a Well and a Landing Strip (Private) serving the scattered settlements and military installations between the Palomas Mountains and the San Cristobal Valley.