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1972 Map of Yuma South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Yuma South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Yuma sits at the northern edge of this survey, serving as the primary hub for the surrounding agricultural plains in the early 1970s. The town's layout is clearly defined, with the Burlington Northern railroad running along its northern boundary and civic institutions like the High Sch and Jr High Sch established near the center. Public spaces such as Park and the waters of Lake Yuma provide a focal point for the community's local geography.

Moving south from the town center, the landscape transitions into a grid of section lines and irrigation-focused features. The Municipal Airport and various technical landmarks, including a Radio Tower and Substa, indicate the modernization of infrastructure during this era. Scattered across the plains are numerous sites labeled Well, reflecting the critical importance of water access for the high plains economy, while a Gravel Pit near the southern border highlights the local extraction industry.