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2014 Map of Topock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Colorado River defines the border between Arizona and California on this map, cutting through the dramatic landscape of Mohave Canyon and Topock Gorge. At the center of the river's path is the settlement of Topock, where the Red Rock Bridge once served as a vital crossing point for travelers. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations such as The Needles, Pulpit Rock, and Cathedral Rock, which flank the narrow passage of the river south of Topock Bay.

Downstream, the river widens near Devils Elbow and flows toward Lake Havasu, passing River Island and Split Rock. To the north, the small community of Catfish Paradise sits near the mouth of Sacramento Wash, illustrating the intersection of desert drainage systems and the Colorado's perennial flow. This survey documents the complex topography of the Mohave Mountains and the surrounding Mojave Desert in the early 21st century.