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2014 Map of Yuma West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Yuma West
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 carves a path through the desert landscape of the southwest, serving as the international border between the United States and Mexico. This 2014 survey documents the complex water management system essential to the region, featuring an extensive network of canals and laterals including the All American Canal, Alamo Canal, and West Main Canal. These waterways support agricultural settlements and residential developments like Padre Ranchitos, Wall Lane, and the Yuma Indian Homesteads.

Urban development is concentrated in Yuma, Arizona, and Winterhaven, California, connected by infrastructure that spans the river and state lines. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Yuma Marine Corps Air Station, illustrating the area's strategic military and aviation importance. From the heights of Pilot Knob Mesa to the lower reaches of the Yuma Mesa, the map reveals a landscape defined by irrigation and international boundaries.