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1965 Map of Yuma West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Colorado River serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, defining the intersection of Arizona, California, and Mexico. In the Yuma Valley, the landscape is heavily influenced by a complex irrigation network, including the Alamo Canal, California Canal, and Main Canal, which support the regional economy and the University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Sta. The town of Yuma is shown during a period of growth, featuring established institutions like Union High Sch and the Sanguinetti Mem Park.

Infrastructure like the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Pilot Knob Hydro-electric Plant near Pilot Knob highlights the industrial character of the borderlands. Further south and east, the presence of the U S Marine Corps Air Station and the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation illustrates the diverse land use of the area. Local history is preserved through labels like Andrade (Site) and various neighborhood campuses such as Pecan Grove Sch and St Francis Sch.