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1965 Map of Yuma East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Yuma East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The confluence of the Colorado River and the Gila River defines this landscape at the intersection of California and Arizona. The city of Yuma is shown in detail, featuring its civic core with the Courthouse, Post Office, and the notable Yuma Territorial Prison perched near the riverbank. The desert environment is heavily managed by a network of irrigation works, including the Main Canal, South Gila Canal, and several others serving the fertile South Gila Valley.

Military and indigenous presence is significant, represented by the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation and the sprawling US Marine Corps Air Station to the south. Local transit and industry are centered around the Southern Pacific railroad lines and the East Yard. Notable landmarks such as the St Thomas Indian Mission and the Yuma Mineral Spring provide unique historical markers for the region during this mid-century period.