1945 Map of Yuma
USGS Topo · Published 1945About this map
Yuma sits at the vital junction of the Colorado River and Gila River, serving as a critical desert gateway where Arizona, California, and Mexico converge. This mid-century survey illustrates an intricate irrigation network managed by the Imperial Irrigation District, featuring the Main Canal, East Yuma Main Canal, and West Main Canal which reclaimed the arid floor of the Yuma Desert. The landscape is defined by its transit history, shown through the crossing of the Southern Pacific and Inter-California Railroad lines. Local life is anchored by institutions like the Indian School Watertank, Yuma General Hospital, and rural campuses including Crane Sch and Rood Sch. To the south, Somerton and the international border post at Algodones highlight the region's agricultural and cross-border connectivity.
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