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1965 Map of Tacna

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Tacna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Mohawk Valley defines this mid-century landscape where agricultural irrigation systems and military flight paths intersect. The Gila River meanders across the northern portion of the sheet, supported by an intricate network of water management features including the Wellton Mohawk Main Channel, the Mohawk Canal, and several large Siphons and flumes. These structures represent the post-war engineering efforts to reclaim the arid desert for cultivation, seen in the gridded fields south of the river.

Transport and logistics dominate the central corridor, where the Southern Pacific railroad runs parallel to a highway under construction. The small settlement of Tacna serves as a hub near the Landing Field, while the Colfred Airport sits further east. To the south, the terrain rises toward the Baker Peaks, marking the boundary of the expansive Luke Air Force Range, illustrating the region's importance for both strategic defense and desert agriculture during the 1960s.