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Yuma County, Arizona

182 topographic sheets and 12 fire insurance atlases across 3 places.

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From the record

58 National Register listings published here, 1 of them a National Historic Landmark.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

Arizona within the United States
Yuma County within Arizona
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What the record shows

  • 3 places in this county were surveyed for fire insurance: Yuma, Somerton, Parker, between 1893 and 1948.
  • 12 fire insurance atlases survive for the county. Topographic coverage is national; fire insurance survey reached only incorporated places with something worth insuring.
  • 804 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 58 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 47 buildings, 6 structures, 3 districts and 2 objects.
  • 5 of the 58 listings were added during the 1970s.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 39 populated places in this county; 39 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Photographs

46 photographs, 1937 to 2018

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Scene at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora
Scene at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Freight train going east near Yuma, Arizona
Freight train going east near Yuma, Arizona
Lange, Dorothea, photographer, 1937. Library of Congress
Basketball game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Basketball game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Raking hay. Yuma County, Arizona
Raking hay. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Baseball game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Baseball game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Gathering lettuce. Yuma County, Arizona
Gathering lettuce. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Manager of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Manager of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Medals and ribbons to be rewarded to competitors at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Medals and ribbons to be rewarded to competitors at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Boys from the nearby Army camp participated in events at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Boys from the nearby Army camp participated in events at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Planting. Yuma County, Arizona
Planting. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Watching basketball game at the annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Watching basketball game at the annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Picking peas. Yuma County, Arizona
Picking peas. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Agricultural worker bunching carrots, Yuma County, Arizona
Agricultural worker bunching carrots, Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Watching baseball game at the annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Watching baseball game at the annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Scene at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the United States where the organ pipe cactus grows wild. Along with organ pipe, many other types of cacti and other desert flora native to the Yuma Desert grow in the park. The cactus on the left is a classic organ pipe variety, with its upward-spreading, asparagus-looking stems
Scene at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the United States where the organ pipe cactus grows wild. Along with organ pipe, many other types of cacti and other desert flora native to the Yuma Desert grow in the park. The cactus on the left is a classic organ pipe variety, with its upward-spreading, asparagus-looking stems
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona
Lange, Dorothea, photographer, 1937. Library of Congress
Automobiles of farm workers at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Automobiles of farm workers at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Planter. Yuma County, Arizona
Planter. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Race at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Race at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Jitterbug contest at the dance which closed the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona. Some of the boys from a nearby Army camp were visitors for the day
Jitterbug contest at the dance which closed the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona. Some of the boys from a nearby Army camp were visitors for the day
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Fertile fields (thanks to irrigation) produce bountiful yields throughout the surrounding desert outside Yuma in the far-southwest corner of Arizona, close to both Mexico and California. More than 175 crops are grown year-round in Yuma County, which is regarded as the winter lettuce capital of the world, supplying an astonishing 90 percent of the nation's leafy vegetables between November and March
Fertile fields (thanks to irrigation) produce bountiful yields throughout the surrounding desert outside Yuma in the far-southwest corner of Arizona, close to both Mexico and California. More than 175 crops are grown year-round in Yuma County, which is regarded as the winter lettuce capital of the world, supplying an astonishing 90 percent of the nation's leafy vegetables between November and March
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Farm worker at dinner at the second annual field day of the farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Farm worker at dinner at the second annual field day of the farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Agricultural workers bunching carrots, Yuma County, Arizona
Agricultural workers bunching carrots, Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Sunset over the desert and distant Castle Dome Mountains in Yuma County, Arizona
Sunset over the desert and distant Castle Dome Mountains in Yuma County, Arizona
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Croquet game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Croquet game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Volleyball game at the annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Volleyball game at the annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Croquet game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Croquet game at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Clumps of spear-like cacti that give the park its name are scattered throughout -- occasionally in greater concentration -- within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the United States where the organ pipe cactus grows wild. Along with organ pipe, many other types of cacti and other desert flora native to the Yuma Desert grow in the park
Clumps of spear-like cacti that give the park its name are scattered throughout -- occasionally in greater concentration -- within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the United States where the organ pipe cactus grows wild. Along with organ pipe, many other types of cacti and other desert flora native to the Yuma Desert grow in the park
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Grading and bunching carrots in the field. Yuma County, Arizona
Grading and bunching carrots in the field. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Planting. Yuma County, Arizona
Planting. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Fertile fields (thanks to irrigation) produce bountiful yields throughout the surrounding desert outside Yuma in the far-southwest corner of Arizona, close to both Mexico and California. More than 175 crops are grown year-round in Yuma County, which is regarded as the winter lettuce capital of the world, supplying an astonishing 90 percent of the nation's leafy vegetables between November and March
Fertile fields (thanks to irrigation) produce bountiful yields throughout the surrounding desert outside Yuma in the far-southwest corner of Arizona, close to both Mexico and California. More than 175 crops are grown year-round in Yuma County, which is regarded as the winter lettuce capital of the world, supplying an astonishing 90 percent of the nation's leafy vegetables between November and March
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Packing crates of lettuce onto truck. Yuma County, Arizona
Packing crates of lettuce onto truck. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Top spinning contest at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Top spinning contest at the annual field day of the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farmworkers community, Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Saguaro cactus in the desert. Yuma County, Arizona
Saguaro cactus in the desert. Yuma County, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Saguaro cactus scene at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora
Saguaro cactus scene at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a 517-square-mile reserve that shares a border between Arizona's Yuma County and the Mexican state of Sonora
Highsmith, Carol M, 2018. Library of Congress
Dinner in the community auditorium at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Dinner in the community auditorium at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Jitterbug contest ended the festivities at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Jitterbug contest ended the festivities at the second annual field day at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' community. Yuma, Arizona
Lee, Russell, 1942. Library of Congress
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona
Lange, Dorothea, photographer, 1937. Library of Congress
Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage before entering California. Yuma, Arizona
Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage before entering California. Yuma, Arizona
Lange, Dorothea, photographer, 1937. Library of Congress
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Interstate 8 to south, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Interstate 8 to south, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila River & Union Pacific Railroad, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila River & Union Pacific Railroad, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 17 (House), 30642 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 17 (House), 30642 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 15 (House), 30662 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 15 (House), 30662 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 18 (House), 30632 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 18 (House), 30632 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 2 (House), 30611 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 2 (House), 30611 Wellton-Mohawk Drive, Wellton, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Southern Pacific Railroad Water Settling Reservoir, Yuma Crossing, south bank of Colorado River at foot of Madison Avenue, Yuma, Yuma County, AZ
Southern Pacific Railroad Water Settling Reservoir, Yuma Crossing, south bank of Colorado River at foot of Madison Avenue, Yuma, Yuma County, AZ
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress

Places on the National Register

58

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Antelope Hill Highway Bridgestructure197979003444
Antelope Hill Highway Bridgestructure197979003444
Balsz Housebuilding198282001624
Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machineobject197979000430
Brinley Avenue Historic Districtdistrict198282001625
Brown Housebuilding198282001626
Brownstetter Housebuilding198282001627
Cactus Press-Plaza Paint Buildingbuilding198787000613
Camp Horn Monumentobject200303000900
Caruthers Housebuilding198282001628
Connor Housebuilding198282001629
Double Roof Housebuilding198282001631
Dressing Apartmentsbuilding198282001630
Frank Ewing Housebuilding198282001632
Ruth Ewing Housebuilding198282004844
Fourth Avenue Junior High Schoolbuilding198282001633
Fredley Apartmentsbuilding198282001634
Fredley Housebuilding198282001635
Gandolfo Theaterbuilding198282001636
Alfred Griffin Housebuilding198282001637
Peter B. Hodges Housebuilding198282001638
Hotel del Mingbuilding198282001639
E.B. Jackson Housebuilding198282001640
Jerry Kent Housebuilding198282001641
Lee Hotelbuilding198484000750
Henry Levy Housebuilding198282001642
George Marable Housebuilding198282001643
Masonic Templebuilding198484000752
Carmelita Mayhew Housebuilding198282001644
McPhaul Suspension Bridgestructure198181000140
McPhaul Suspension Bridgestructure198181000140
Methodist Episcopal Churchbuilding198282001645
Methodist Parsonagebuilding198282001646
Mexican Consulatebuilding198282001647
A.B. Ming Housebuilding198282001648
Mohawk Valley Schoolbuilding198686003525
Norton Housebuilding198282001649
Ocean To Ocean Bridgestructure197979000431
Ortiz Housebuilding198282001650
Pancrazi Housebuilding198282001651
Pauley Apartmentsbuilding198282001652
Power Apartmentsbuilding198282001653
Clara Smith Riley Housebuilding198282001654
Roosevelt Schoolbuilding198282001655
Russell-Williamson Housebuilding198282001656
San Carlos Hotelbuilding198484000754
J. Homer Smith Housebuilding198282001658
Southern Pacific Freight Depotbuilding198787000614
Southern Pacific Railroad Depotbuilding197676000384
Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Coach Car-S.P. X7structure200000000101
St. Paul's Episcopal Churchbuilding198282001657
Stoffela Store/Railroad Exchangebuilding198282001659
Superintendent's Residencebuilding196666000197
US Post Office-Yuma Mainbuilding198585003109
Yuma Century Heights Conservancy Residential Historic Districtdistrict198888001834
Yuma City Hallbuilding198282001660
Yuma County Courthousebuilding198282001661
Yuma Main Street Historic Districtdistrict199494000068

Digitised newspapers

11 issues

Sampled issues, machine-read from the Library of Congress scan and published page by page, so every headline and column is searchable text.

Arizona Sentinel and Yuma Weekly Examiner

Yuma, Ariz., 1911 to 1915. Machine-read from the Library of Congress scan.

Arizona Sentinel Yuma Southwest

Yuma, Ariz., 1915 to 1916. Machine-read from the Library of Congress scan.

Arizona Sentinel

Yuma, Ariz., 1916 to 1918. Machine-read from the Library of Congress scan.

Photographs from libraries nationwide

3 of 9 shown

Selected from the Digital Public Library of America's 9 image records catalogued for this county. Every one shown here carries a public-domain status or a licence that permits reuse on a site that carries advertising; non-commercial, share-alike and restricted images are excluded. The selection is spread across the county's towns (at most eight per town), so no single institution's bulk upload crowds out the rest. Each opens the holding library's record, and the complete set at the Digital Public Library of America is one click away.

Airport obstruction chart, OC 511, Yuma MCAS-Yuma International Airport, Yuma, Arizona, Boston Public Library - undated
Airport obstruction chart, OC 511, Yuma MCAS-Yuma International Airport, Yuma, Arizona. United States. National Ocean Service, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
El Cortez Drive-In Motel on highway "80," 124 First St., Yuma, Arizona, Boston Public Library - undated
El Cortez Drive-In Motel on highway "80," 124 First St., Yuma, Arizona. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Thunderbird Motor Hotel, 2855 Fourth Ave, U.S. hwy. 80 east, Yuma, Arizona, Boston Public Library - undated
Thunderbird Motor Hotel, 2855 Fourth Ave, U.S. hwy. 80 east, Yuma, Arizona. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.

The county from the air

48 shown

Flown by the U.S. Geological Survey between 1937 and 1989, the Aerial Photo Single Frames collection is the definitive mid-century view of the land: fields, roads and rivers as the camera saw them. The Survey holds 12,483 frames inside the rectangle that bounds this county; the 48 frames below were taken over the county itself, chosen across the decades of flights (at most four a year from that rectangle), so one flight cannot crowd out the rest. The full set is free to browse and download at EarthExplorer under the dataset Aerial Photo Single Frames.

U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-07-14, scale 1:22722
1947-07-14, scale 1:22722. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-07-14, scale 1:22722
1947-07-14, scale 1:22722. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-07-14, scale 1:22722
1947-07-14, scale 1:22722. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-07-14, scale 1:22722
1947-07-14, scale 1:22722. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-01-01, scale 1:27200
1948-01-01, scale 1:27200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-01-01, scale 1:27200
1948-01-01, scale 1:27200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-01-01, scale 1:27200
1948-01-01, scale 1:27200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-01-01, scale 1:27200
1948-01-01, scale 1:27200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-05-04, scale 1:12000
1949-05-04, scale 1:12000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-05-04, scale 1:12000
1949-05-04, scale 1:12000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-05-04, scale 1:12000
1949-05-04, scale 1:12000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-05-04, scale 1:12000
1949-05-04, scale 1:12000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-09-24, scale 1:53228
1952-09-24, scale 1:53228. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-09-24, scale 1:53228
1952-09-24, scale 1:53228. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-03-10, scale 1:60000
1953-03-10, scale 1:60000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-03-10, scale 1:60000
1953-03-10, scale 1:60000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-03-10, scale 1:60000
1953-03-10, scale 1:60000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-03-10, scale 1:60000
1953-03-10, scale 1:60000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-14, scale 1:63000
1954-11-14, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-14, scale 1:63000
1954-11-14, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-14, scale 1:63000
1954-11-14, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-14, scale 1:63000
1954-11-14, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-27, scale 1:63000
1955-01-27, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-27, scale 1:63000
1955-01-27, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-27, scale 1:63000
1955-01-27, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-27, scale 1:63000
1955-01-27, scale 1:63000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-08-30, scale 1:32500
1956-08-30, scale 1:32500. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-08-30, scale 1:32500
1956-08-30, scale 1:32500. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-08-30, scale 1:32500
1956-08-30, scale 1:32500. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-08-30, scale 1:32500
1956-08-30, scale 1:32500. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-05-01, scale 1:24000
1961-05-01, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-05-01, scale 1:24000
1961-05-01, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-05-01, scale 1:24000
1961-05-01, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-05-01, scale 1:24000
1961-05-01, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-01-05, scale 1:24600
1962-01-05, scale 1:24600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-01-05, scale 1:24600
1962-01-05, scale 1:24600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-01-05, scale 1:24600
1962-01-05, scale 1:24600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-01-05, scale 1:24600
1962-01-05, scale 1:24600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-07, scale 1:24000
1963-02-07, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-07, scale 1:24000
1963-02-07, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-07, scale 1:24000
1963-02-07, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-07, scale 1:24000
1963-02-07, scale 1:24000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1967-11-01, scale 1:159000
1967-11-01, scale 1:159000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1967-11-01, scale 1:159000
1967-11-01, scale 1:159000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1967-11-01, scale 1:159000
1967-11-01, scale 1:159000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1967-11-01, scale 1:159000
1967-11-01, scale 1:159000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1968-07-01, scale 1:122000
1968-07-01, scale 1:122000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1968-07-01, scale 1:122000
1968-07-01, scale 1:122000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.

Weather records

24 stations, 54 gages

The thermometers that kept this county's weather, and the gages that measured the flow of its streams, as the federal records hold them. The extremes below are measured values from those records, not estimates.

The 1950 census, district by district

46 districts

Who lived here in 1950, one enumeration district at a time, as the Census Bureau described each district. Each row opens its official National Archives result, with Population Schedules and ED Maps available there.

  • 14-1Yuma city, comprising parts of Supervisorial Districts 1, 2 and 3: Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 excluding Del Sol Hotel and San Carlos Hotel Bounded by City limits; Old Supervisorial District line; City limits; S. P. R.R. [Southern Pacific Railroad], Madison Avenue. extended
  • 14-2Del Sol Hotel (In Yuma city, Supervisorial District 1)
  • 14-3San Carlos Hotel (In Yuma city, Supervisorial District 1)
  • 14-4Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by City limits; Madison Avenue. extended, S. P. R.R. [Southern Pacific Railroad]; 3rd, 1st Avenue., 3rd; 5th Avenue.
  • 14-5Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by City limits; City limits, 5th Avenue.; 3rd; 8th Avenue.
  • 14-6Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by City limits; 8th Avenue.; 3rd; City limits, 11th Avenue.
  • 14-7Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by City limits; 11th Avenue.; City limits; City limits
  • 14-8Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by 3rd; 6th Avenue.; 8th; City limits, 11th Avenue., City limits
  • 14-9Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by 3rd; 2nd Avenue.; 8th; 6th Avenue.
  • 14-10Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by 3rd, 1st Avenue., 3rd; S. P. R.R. [Southern Pacific Railroad]; City limits, 8th; 2nd Avenue. (for balance of Supervisorial District 1, see Enumeration District 14-15)
  • 14-11Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 2 Bounded by City limits; 11th Avenue.; City limits; City limits
  • 14-12Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 2 Bounded by 8th; 4th Avenue., 11th; City limits
  • 14-13Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 2 Bounded by 11th; 4th Avenue.; 14th, 14th extended; City limits
  • 14-14Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 2, excluding county owned area south of 16th and west of 4th Avenue. Bounded by 14th extended, 14th; 4th Avenue.; City limits; City limits
  • 14-15Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 1 Bounded by City limits; City limits; City limits; Old Supervisorial District line (should follow Enumeration District 14-10)
  • 14-16Yuma city - That part in Supervisorial District 3 Bounded by 8th; City limits; City limits; City limits, 4th Avenue.
  • 14-17Supervisorial District 1 - That part outside Yuma city (Remainder of Supervisorial District 1 is in Yuma city)
  • 14-18Supervisorial District 2, outside Yuma city: Somerton city: Somerton city - That part north of George
  • 14-19Supervisorial District 2, outside Yuma city: Somerton city - That part south of George
  • 14-20Supervisorial District 2: West Yuma, unincorporated - That part Bounded by 1st, Yuma city limits; Yuma city limits; 8th, (State Highway 95); Avenue. B
  • 14-21Supervisorial District 2: West Yuma, unincorporated - That part Bounded by 1st Avenue. B; 8th; Yuma - Somerton Rd., U. S. R. S. [Reclamation Service] Yuma Valley West Main Canal, Unnamed Rd.
  • 14-22Supervisorial District 2: West Yuma, unincorporated - That part Bounded by 8th, (State Highway 95); U.S.R.S [U.S. Reclamation Service] Yuma Valley Main Canal; 12th extended, 12th; Yuma - Somerton Rd.
  • 14-23Supervisorial District 2: West Yuma, unincorporated - That part Bounded by 8th, (State Highway 95); Yuma city limits; 18th extended, 18th, 18th extended; U. S. R. S. [U.S. Reclamation Service] Yuma Valley Main Canal
  • 14-24Supervisorial District 2 - That part outside Yuma city and the unincorporated place of West Yuma (See separate man for boundaries of West Yuma) Bounded by County line; Supervisorial District line; Yuma County Highway (8th), Yuma County Highway. extended; County line
  • 14-25Supervisorial District 2 - That part outside the unincorporated place of West Yuma (See separate map for boundaries of West Yuma) Bounded by Yuma County Highway extended, Yuma County Highway (8th); East Main Canal; Central Canal, Rd. due west to northern boundary of Cocopah Indian Reservation, Northern boundary of Cocopah indian Reservation; County line
  • 14-26Supervisorial District 2 - That part outside the unincorporated place of West Yuma (see separate map for boundaries of West Yuma) and including county area in Yuma city Bounded by Yuma city limits; Supervisorial District line; U.S. Highway 80 extended west from Airport; East Main Canal
  • 14-27Supervisorial District 2 - That part Bounded by U.S. Highway 80 extended west from Airport, Supervisorial District line; Supervisorial District line; County line; East Main Canal
  • 14-28Supervisorial District 2 - That part Bounded by North boundary of Cocopah Indian Reservation Rd. due east from northern boundary of Cocopah Indian Reservation, Central Canal; East Main Canal; Highway 95, Somerton city limits, Highway 95, Highway 95 extended; County line
  • 14-29Supervisorial District 2 - That part including part of unnamed island Bounded by Highway 95 extended, Highway 95; Rd. parallel to Central Canal, Rd. parallel to Central Canal extended, East Main Canal; County line; County line
  • 14-30Supervisorial District 2 - That part Bounded by Highway 95, Somerton city limits, Highway 95; East Main Canal; Road parallel to Central Canal extended, Road parallel to Central Canal (Remainder of Supervisorial District 2 is in Yuma city)
  • 14-31Supervisorial District 3, outside Yuma city: Parker city: Parker city - That part east of Arizona and California Railroad in Colorado River Indian Reservation
  • 14-32Supervisorial District 3, outside Yuma city: Parker city - That part west of Arizona and California Railroad in Colorado River Indian Reservation
  • 14-33Supervisorial District 3: East Yuma Heights, unincorporated: East Yuma Heights unincorporated - That part Bounded by Yuma city limits; Southern Pacific Railroad; 10th extended, 10th, Maple Avenue, Unnamed Rd., 1st Avenue, Yuma city limits; Yuma city limits
  • 14-34Supervisorial District 3: East Yuma Heights, unincorporated - That part Bounded by 10th, 10th extended; Southern Pacific Railroad, 16th, 1/4 mile offset from 4th Avenue.; Unnamed Rd.; Yuma city limits, 1st Avenue., Unnamed Rd., Maple Avenue.
  • 14-35Supervisorial District 3 - That part outside Colorado River Indian Reservation Bounded by County line; County line; U.S. Highway 60, Highway 72; Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary
  • 14-36Supervisorial District 3 - That part outside Colorado River Indian Reservation Bounded by Highway 72; U.S. Highway 60; County line, Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary
  • 14-37Supervisorial District 3 - That part Bounded by U.S. Highway 60; County line; Gila River; Yuma-Quartzsite Rd.
  • 14-38Supervisorial District 3 - That part including any unnamed islands or parts of islands Bounded by U.S. Highway 60; Quartzsite-Yuma Rd., Indian Wash; County line; County line
  • 14-39Supervisorial District 3 - That part including any unnamed islands Bounded by Indian Wash; Quartzsite-Yuma Rd.; Gila River; County line
  • 14-40Supervisorial District 3 - That part, including part of unnamed island, outside the unincorporated place of East Yuma Heights (See separate map for boundaries of East Yuma Heights) Bounded by County line, Gila River; Fortuna Wash; U.S. Highway 80; Supervisorial District line, Yuma city limits
  • 14-41Supervisorial District 3 - That part excluding Dateland Air Force Field, Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field (part) (Inactive) and Yuma Aerial Gunnery Bombing Range Bounded by U.S. Highway 80, Fortuna Wash, Gila River; County line; County line; Supervisorial District line
  • 14-42Dateland Air Force Auxiliary Field (Sub-Base of Williams Air Force Base in Maricopa County) (In Supervisorial District 3)
  • 14-43Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field (part) (Inactive) (Sub-Base of Williams Air Force Base in Maricopa County) - That part in Supervisorial District 3 (Remainder of Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field is in Maricopa and Pima Counties)
  • 14-44Yuma Aerial Gunnery Bombing Range (Sub-Base of Williams Air Force Base in Maricopa County) (In Supervisorial District 3)
  • 14-45N/A
  • 14-45N/A

Wildfire, 1992 to 2020

994 fires

Every wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 994 of them, burning about 44,010 acres. 34 started naturally and 47 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined653
Recreation and ceremony96
Debris and open burning89
Arson/incendiarism47
Equipment and vehicle use35
Natural34
Smoking11
Fireworks10
Misuse of fire by a minor5
Railroad operations and maintenance5
Firearms and explosives use5
Power generation/transmission/distribution3
Other causes1

The five largest, by the area the report gives. One of them was set deliberately.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
1 October 2005Firearms and explosives use26,000 acresKofa National Wildlife RefugeKING VALLEY
19 April 1992Missing data/not specified/undetermined2,400 acresImperial National Wildlife RefugeWHITEROCK
12 March 2003Firearms and explosives use1,313 acresColorado River DistrictMITTRY
19 April 1992Fireworks1,285 acresColorado River DistrictCA CHNL 2
16 February 2019Missing data/not specified/undetermined1,203 acresColorado River DistrictBERMUDA
23 December 2014Missing data/not specified/undetermined1,110 acresColorado River DistrictWALKER
18 April 2005Missing data/not specified/undetermined1,025 acresCabeza Prieta National Wildlife RefugeCAMINO
1 July 2001Arson/incendiarism943 acresArizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State OfficeWENDEN COMPLEX

Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.

Storms, 1957 to 2025

60 of 339 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 339 reports for this county, causing no deaths, 14 injuries and about $21,869,530 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Thunderstorm Wind211
Flash Flood56
Hail22
Flood16
Heavy Rain15
Tornado12
Funnel Cloud3
Lightning2
Dust Devil2

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
August 1996Thunderstorm WindDateland8 hurtno account filed
September 1991Thunderstorm Windnot stated2 hurtno account filed
July 1989Thunderstorm Windnot stated2 hurtno account filed
August 1959Tornado (F2)not stated1 hurt, $250,000no account filed
October 2000LightningYuma1 hurtA Yuma firefighter was struck by lightning as he was fighting a lightning-caused fire in a palm tree. The tree was struck by a bolt and the current ran down the water stream and shocked him. He was thrown back about 10 feet into a wall by the bolt.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindYuma$5,000,000As reported in the Yuma Sun, the Garden Landscaping Company at 830 South Orange Avenue was mostly destroyed by thunderstorm microburst winds, estimated to be near 75 knots. Damage was also reported at the O.G. RV Resort. The Yuma High School and Kofa High School sustained considerable wind and water damage.
September 1993Thunderstorm WindYuma$5,000,000The second severe thunderstorm to hit the Yuma area over the Labor Day weekend affected the southeast and east sections. The strong microburst winds destroyed at least three metal warehouses and blew down power lines. As many as 10 recreational vehicles were damaged at an RV resort. Damage to the warehouses was estimated to be at least $1 million.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindCrane$3,000,000Zero visibility reported in rain along with gusty winds estimated at up to 80 mph. Damage was reported to homes and businesses with numerous trees uprooted. A huge pine tree fell on a house at the corner of 8th Avenue and 10th Street. Entire carports were torn from their foundations. A roof on a home in the 1100 block of Appaloose Lane was completely torn off of its rafters. The ceramic tiles on the top of the entrance to El Charro Cafe, 601 West 8th Street, were severely damaged. The roof of a self-serve car wash collapsed. There were several reports of car windshields broken due to flying debris. At the old Foxworth Galbraith hardward store, entire structures collapsed and lay mangled on the ground where the outdoor lumber sdection had been.
September 2007Thunderstorm Wind(Yum)Yuma Intl Arpt$1,500,000Numerous trees and as many as 11 power poles reported down due to strong winds. Peak gusts to 84 mph were recorded at the Yuma airport. Arizona Public Service reported about 9,600 people were left without power Sunday morning. Yuma Police responded to more than 120 emergency calls for service, most of which were storm related. Numerous eyewitnesses described the area around the 100 block of West 27th Place as the worst-hit section of town. Condos in that area had considerable roof damage with ceilings collapsing onto living rooms and dining rooms. Large hail and localized flooding was also reported in Yuma.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindYuma$1,000,000Several schools in the Yuma area, including Yuma High School, were damaged due to strong thunderstorm winds, and were closed on Friday August 27th. The old gym at Yuma High suffered roof damage, and shingles were blown off the roof of Centennial Middle School. Pecan Grove Elementary and Carver Elementary schools also reported wind damage.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindCrane$1,000,000Spotter reports several houses damaged on May Street in Yuma. One house is uninhabitable. Most severe damage was near 23 Avenue and 5th Street.
July 2021Thunderstorm WindTacna$500,000Multiple photos, videos, and media coverage show considerable damage around the small rural town of Tacna due to a microburst from a strong thunderstorm. Numerous trees were downed or broken. There were several downed or snapped power poles, causing a power outage to the area. Some trees and power poles fell on residential property, causing additional damage. There was extensive damage to residences and businesses. Several homes had their roof torn off by the winds. Yuma County Sheriff's Offices and the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Unit were dispatched for search and rescue efforts and to provide assistance to impacted individuals and families. Three families reportedly received additional assistance. Shelters were set up for displaced individuals and families. Additional reported damages include four electric car charging stations, a car window being blown out by flying debris, an overturned semi-truck on I-8, and a couple stacks of thousand-pound hay bales being blown over. Wind gusts estimated around 65-75 mph based on damage reports. Timing based on radar. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. No official damage estimates provided.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindEl Pueblecito$500,000Several trees fell onto cars at 16th Street and Ave B.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindYuma$500,000About 30 power poles were snapped by strong microburst winds, estimated in excess of 60 kt. APS reported up to 16,660 customers were without power at the height of the storm. Many of the poles were downed in the area bounded by Avenue B to the west, 4th Avenue to the east, the Colorado River to the north, and 12th street to the south.
August 2020Thunderstorm WindTonto Basin$475,000A very strong storm moved through the town of Hyder, in far eastern Yuma county north of Interstate-8. The storm produced estimated wind gusts around 50-60 mph. A RAWS station 10-15 miles to the east measured a wind gust of 53 mph at 8:52 PM MST. The thunderstorm winds knocked over 63 power poles along Palomas road between Ave 64E and Agua Caliente Rd, as reported by the Yuma County Sheriff and confirmed by APS electric. APS also reported 300 customers lost power during th height of the storm.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindRoll$250,000Strong thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours along the Interstate 8 corridor and they affected the communities of Roll and Tacna. The storms produced gusty microburst outflow winds that were estimated to be as high as 70 mph. According to a trained weather spotter, the damaging winds led to significant damage to trees, power poles, roofs and buildings in the Roll area. The downed power poles caused a power outage that lasted for several days, according to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation District. At a local airfield, at least one small plane suffered substantial damage. Fortunately there were no injuries reported.
September 2015Thunderstorm Wind(Yum)Yuma Intl Arpt$200,000Scattered thunderstorms developed across southwestern Yuma county during the afternoon hours on September 8th, and some of them affected the downtown Yuma area. Due to elevated moisture and instability values, the stronger storms produced damaging microburst winds with gusts estimated as high as 70 mph. According to a report from a local utility company, damaging microburst winds downed 43 power poles just north of the Yuma International Airport, between Avenues 1E and 3E. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was not yet in effect, but a Significant Weather Advisory had been issued for the Yuma area when the power poles were blown down.
August 2008Thunderstorm Wind(Yum)Yuma Intl Arpt$150,000Trees were uprooted and a semi trailer was turned over. A peak gust of 57 mph was measured at the Yuma airport. About 1,000 APS customers were left without power due to these thunderstorm winds. Power poles were blown down in the Mohawk area.
September 2008Thunderstorm WindSomerton$150,000Somerton police reported power lines down due to very strong winds from thunderstorms. At the peak of the storm, between 2,500 and 3,000 APS customers were without power. A large tree in the 3300 block of 15th Avenue in The Dunes subdivision was knocked down. Power outages were also reported on the Cocopah Reservation at County 18th Street and Avenue D and in the north end of the city of Yuma.
May 2012Thunderstorm Wind(Yum)Yuma Intl Arpt$120,000An upper level low pressure system moved south and into southwest Arizona during the afternoon and evening on May 7th, and some mid level moisture moved in with the upper low. The atmosphere became unstable, and virga showers developed in the Yuma area shortly after midnight. Strong and gusty winds developed in the vicinity of the virga, estimated to be in excess of 50 knots. According to the Yuma Police, at 140 AM on the 8th, 14 power poles were downed at County 14th Street and Avenue 2E in the Tierra Mesa subdivision. In addition, fence and barn roof damage was reported near County 16th Street and Avenue A. There was no indication of thunderstorms in the Yuma area overnight, and no lightning was observed. However, the atmospheric conditions allowed the gusty winds to take on the characteristics of a damaging microburst.
September 2015Flash FloodGadsden$100,000Scattered thunderstorms affected community of Yuma as well as surrounding communities such as Somerton during the late afternoon and evening hours on September 8th. Due to elevated moisture values, partially a result of tropical moisture from Hurricane Linda starting to move into southern Arizona, the stronger storms produced very heavy rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. A trained spotter 3 miles northeast of Somerton measured 4.6 inches of rain within 2 hours ending at 1900MST. The heavy rain led to flash flooding in the Yuma area and resulted in the issuance of a Flash Flood Warning at 1802MST. At 2000MST, local broadcast media reported that people were leaving flooded houses south of highway 95 between Joshua Street and Bingham Avenue. The flash flooding took place about 1 mile southeast of the town of Somerton. Fortunately there were no injuries reported due to the flooding.
August 2010Thunderstorm Wind(Yum)Yuma Intl Arpt$100,000A trained spotter reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust at 71 mph. The strong thunderstorm microburst winds damaged some Palo Verde trees.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindEl Pueblecito$100,000Thunderstorm winds created a huge dust storm that affected much of the Yuma area with near zero visibility. Wind speeds were estimated to be over 60 mph, with consderable damage to property. At least one home was damaged, with trees and power lines downed by strong winds. During the peak of the storm, 5,200 customers were without power. The Yuma airport recorded a peak gust of 48 mph just before 5 PM.
July 2008Heavy Rain(Yum)Yuma Intl Arpt$100,000Heavy rain caused some damage to the Hospice Thrift Store in Yuma. Several businesses at Southgate Mall reported damage due to standing water. A new daily rainfall record, 0.74 inches, was set at the Yuma Marine Corps Air Station.
September 2019Thunderstorm WindMartinez Lake$75,000Isolated thunderstorms developed across the southwest deserts, to the northeast of Yuma and to the east of the lower Colorado River valley, during the evening hours on September 4th. The stronger storms generated very powerful outflow winds; a relatively nearby mesonet gage near the Middle Mountains measured a gust to 68 mph at 1912MST. According to a report from the public, at 1936MST winds gusts estimated to be as high as 70 mph blew down 7 power poles in the Yuma Proving Grounds about 26 miles northwest of the town of Ligurta. Numerous additional poles were bent over and leaning at an angle in the proving grounds. There were no reports of injuries fortunately.
September 2017Thunderstorm WindEl Pueblecito$75,000Scattered thunderstorms developed in the city of Yuma during the afternoon hours on September 8th, and one of the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds estimated to be as high as 70 mph. According to the local APS utility company and relayed through a trained weather spotter, gusty microburst winds downed 9 power poles at the Yuma Palms Mall. Some of the downed poles trapped people in their cars; fortunately no injuries were reported.
August 2011Thunderstorm WindEl Pueblecito$75,000Scattered strong thunderstorms moved across the community of Yuma during the late evening hours on August 27th. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to Yuma law enforcement personnel, numerous large trees and power poles were blown down across the city. No injuries were reported due to the damaging winds.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindBlaisdell$70,000Numerous images of microburst wind damage in the Fortuna Foothills area. Trees were uprooted, brick walls toppled, sheet metal carports destroyed, shingles of roofs were ripped off, downed power poles including a wooden pole that snapped and fell on a carport, a semi-truck trailer flipped on its side, broken window, a garage door blown in, and many other minor damages. The damage may have been caused by multiple microbursts. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
August 2017Thunderstorm WindWellton$70,000Thunderstorms developed to the east of Yuma, and close to the town of Wellton, during the afternoon hours on August 3rd. Some of the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds. According to local law enforcement, at 1615MST, 5 power poles were blown down about 5 miles to the west of Wellton and just north of Interstate 8. At the same time, a trained spotter reported several power poles down slightly further to the west, about 4 miles to the east of the town of Ligurta. The poles were located along Avenue 24. The microburst wind gusts that downed the poles were estimated to be as high as 70 mph.
May 2023FloodStoval$50,000Continued releases from Painted Rock Dam led to prolonged elevated flows traveling down the Gila River through Yuma County. As a result, numerous downstream unbridged river crossings in Yuma County remained impassable due to flooding. These unbridged crossings remained closed through the month of May. According to local media reports, Yuma County Public Works reported that 14 unbridged crossings, which include Roll Road (paved) and 13 dirt roads, sustained damage due to the prolonged elevated flows in the river.
June 2022Dust DevilAraby$50,000A strong dust devil developed and moved northward in an urbanized sector of Fortuna Foothills just east of Yuma, causing extensive property damage. There were social media images of roofs torn off, roofing tiles blown off, a brick wall collapsing, trees uprooted and massive debris hitting power lines, knocking power out to 2022 customers. The dust devil tracked northward between 10E and 36th Street and South Payson Drive to South Fontage Road near I-8. No injuries were reported.
August 2014Thunderstorm WindBlaisdell$50,000Strong thunderstorms developed across portions of southwest Arizona during the evening hours on August 11th, and some of them affected the community of Fortuna Foothills to the east of Yuma. The stronger storms generated gusty damaging microburst winds in excess of 60 mph. According to trained weather spotter about 2 miles northwest of the Fortuna Foothills, thunderstorm wind gusts measured at 65 mph caused patio roof damage to his home. Additionally, a local broadcast media report indicated that thunderstorms winds caused extensive damage to trailers in Fortuna Foothills. No injuries were reported however.
September 2007HailYuma$50,000Large hail was reported by the public in Yuma.
July 2005Thunderstorm WindYuma$50,000About 34 power poles down near County Road 13 leaving 1,000 customers without power.
August 2005Thunderstorm WindYuma$50,000Trees and utility power poles were blown down by storm winds. Arizona Public Service Company reported 30 power poles were blown down.
May 1994Thunderstorm WindWellton$50,000A thunderstorm-induced microburst destroyed two trailers, blew down eight power poles and a large tree, and flattened an alfalfa field. Power to the Wellton-Mohawk Valley was out for about six hours.
September 1993Thunderstorm WindYuma$50,000Thunderstorm winds ripped a roof off of a mobile home, downed power poles, and blew down a few trees. Power was out to some customers for up to 29 hours.
August 2012Thunderstorm WindDome$45,000Isolated thunderstorms developed in the area around Yuma during the afternoon hours on August 12th. Due to the excessive heat and the relatively dry character of the atmosphere, the storms were able to generate strong, gusty and damaging microburst winds. According to a trained weather spotter, at 428 pm wind gusts estimated to be at least 60 knots caused 6 power poles to be blown down near county 6th Street and Avenue 18E. This location was approximately 4 miles east of Kinter.
August 2018Flash FloodLigurta$40,000Thunderstorms with intense rainfall developed over portions of southern Yuma County, including the Interstate 8 corridor east of Yuma, during the late afternoon and early evening hours on August 16th. At 1640MST a trained spotter 5 miles southwest of Wellton reported 0.8 inches of rain within 15 minutes. The heavy rain, with peak rain rates over 3 inches per hour, caused traffic on Interstate 8 to stop. Shortly thereafter, at 1714MST the public reported that the on and off ramps to Interstate 8 as well as underpasses were submerged and flooded. This occurred about 3 miles southeast of Ligurta or just to the south of the Dome Valley. The flooded underpasses were not far from where the heavy rainfall report was taken along Interstate 8. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 1630MST and it remained in effect through 1930MST. No accidents or injuries were reported due to the flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
September 2011Thunderstorm WindBlaisdell$40,000Thunderstorms with strong damaging winds moved through the Yuma area during the afternoon hours on September 5th. A trained weather spotter located 5 miles north of the Fortuna Foothills reported that a box truck was blown over on Highway 95 just south of the Gila river. The wind gusts were estimated to be in excess of 50 knots. In addition, the strong microburst winds leveled an outbuilding.
September 2011Thunderstorm WindAraby$32,000Isolated strong thunderstorms developed in the Yuma area during the afternoon hours on September 12th, and they produced gusty and damaging microburst winds. According to the Park manager at 5201 E US highway 95, strong winds blew down two big trees which fell on a large building full of equipment and stored materials. This caused an estimated 30,000 dollars of damage to the building, fencing and equipment. In addition, the front sign that showed where trailers were located was damaged.
September 2025Flash FloodLaguna$30,000Imperial Dam Road between the Walker and Howard Gates at the Yuma Proving Ground Naval Base was closed for several days due to major road erosion from flash flooding. Flood timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
August 2017Thunderstorm WindTacna$30,000Thunderstorms developed across portions of southwest Yuma County during the afternoon hours on August 3rd, and some of them affected the town of Tacna along Interstate 8. Some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging microburst winds estimated to be as high as 70 mph. According to a trained spotter about 2 miles southwest of Tacna, at 1605MST strong winds flipped several small trailers south of Interstate 8 near the intersection of 11th Street and Avenue 39. No injuries were reported as a result of the damage.
August 2017Thunderstorm WindTacna$30,000Thunderstorms developed to the east of Yuma, and near the town of Tacna, during the afternoon hours on August 3rd. Some of the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds which were estimated to be as high as 70 mph. According to a trained spotter less than one mile north of Tacna, several power poles were downed near Avenue 40. No cross streets were given. No injuries were reported.
September 2009Heavy RainColfred$30,000Heavy rain hit Tacna with one inch in 30 minutes. Minor street flooding was reported in town, while roads Avenue 16E in the Dome Valley was washed out. At least one business in Wellton was damaged by flooding. The official amount at the Yuma airport was 1.62 inches.
July 1999Thunderstorm WindYuma$30,000Unknown number of power poles and lines down.
August 1997Thunderstorm WindDateland$27,000Strong thunderstorm winds damaged a school, a storage building, and several porches and awnings. AC units and awnings at the school sustained $7,000 damage and residential areas sustained $20,000 total damage.
August 2013Thunderstorm WindEl Pueblecito$25,000Thunderstorms developed across far southwest Arizona during the afternoon hours on August 22nd and they affected the community of Yuma. The storms produced strong, gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. A trained weather spotter 2 miles northwest of Yuma reported that power lines were blown down near Interstate 8, approximately at the intersection of Araby Street. In addition, a trailer truck was blown over at Araby Street and East 24th Street. Although a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was not in effect, there was a Significant Weather Advisory issued at 1700MST for Yuma which ran until 1800MST.
August 2013Flash FloodLigurta$25,000Copious amounts of moisture spread north and into southwest Arizona on August 24th, ahead of dissipating former tropical storm Ivo. This led to a very moist and unstable airmass and scattered thunderstorms developed in the Yuma area during the evening hours. Locally heavy rain occurred, and radar indicated rain rates in excess of one inch per hour at times. The rain led to flooding and flash flooding of streets and washes in communities such as Yuma and the Fortuna Foothills. According to a trained weather spotter 2 miles east of the Fortuna Foothills, there was evidence of major flash flooding across county road 15E about 2 miles south of Interstate 8 during the evening hours. The report from the spotter was actually received around 1100MST on August 25th. Although a Flash Flood Warning was not in effect for the Yuma area during this event, an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory had been issued at 1900MST and it continued until 2130MST. No reports of accidents or injuries were received due to the flooding.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindYuma Proving Ground$25,000Strong thunderstorm downburst winds knocked down several power poles 8 miles east of the Yuma Proving Ground. The winds were measured at 55 kt. Locally heavy rain occurred with the storms; 0.70 inches of rain was measured.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindTacna$25,000Power poles down and sheds blown over.
September 1972Tornado (F1)not stated$25,000no account filed
August 2021Thunderstorm WindTacna$20,000Numerous power poles were blown down along Avenue 40 E between E County 6th Street and E County 8th Street. No injuries were reported.
August 2014Thunderstorm WindEl Pueblecito$20,000Thunderstorms developed across southwest Arizona during the afternoon hours on August 21st, and some of them affected the community of Yuma. The stronger storms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be at least 60 mph at times. According to an amateur radio operator, multiple power lines were downed in town between 1645MST and 1700MST. As reported by the Yuma Fire Department, there were downed power lines at the intersection of Arizona Avenue and 26th Street. The amateur radio operator also indicated that street lights were off across the city of Yuma, due to the downed power lines.
September 2012Thunderstorm WindBlaisdell$20,000A cluster of slow moving and very intense thunderstorms developed across far southwest Arizona during the afternoon hours on September 9th, and they affected the city of Yuma as well as surrounding communities such as Fortuna Foothills. The storms developed strong, gusty and damaging microburst winds measured in excess of 60 mph. According to a trained weather spotter in the Fortuna Foothills, Interstate 8 was closed from Avenue 3E to Foothills Boulevard due to downed power lines. The closure took place at 515 pm. In addition, an amatuer radio operator 7 miles east of Yuma reported power lines down at 510 pm. The winds that blew down the power lines were estimated to be at least 60 mph. There were no reports of power poles blown down, however.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindWellton$20,000Several power poles were downed due to strong thunderstorm winds.
September 2009LightningYuma$20,000Lightning struck a home near highway 95 and 5E, resulting in a fire. A haystack caught fire at Avenue 30E and County 8th Street after it was struck by lightning.
September 2009Thunderstorm WindRoll$20,000Power outage reported by Wellton Irrigation District lasted about 4 hours. Dome had a power outage beginning at 2:30 pm, lasting about 3 hours. Trees were uprooted and power poles were damaged.
August 2006Thunderstorm WindYuma Proving Ground$20,000Power lines down and some equipment damaged by strong winds.
September 2006Thunderstorm WindYuma Proving Ground$20,000A roof was damaged by very strong winds, and heavy rain washed out some dirt roads. Small hail was also reported.

Mines and quarries

527 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 527 workings inside this county. 9 still produce and 518 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Geothermal231
Gold72
Gold, Silver32
Copper30
Lead, Silver30
Silver25
Copper, Gold14
Manganese12
Fluorine-Fluorite11
Silver, Lead10
Mica10
Iron8
Sand and Gravel, Construction8
Copper, Gold, Silver8

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Adams Mine GroupLead, Silver, Gold, Copper, Fluorine-Fluorite, Vanadium, MolybdenumPast ProducerVein
Adams Mine GroupFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, Silver, Copper, Molybdenum, VanadiumPast Producer
AnnieBarium-Barite, Silver, Zinc, Lead, Copper, GoldPast Producer
Annie MineLead, Silver, Gold, Copper, Barium-Barite, ZincPast ProducerGalena, Limonite, Malachite, Sphalerite
Arizona Lead Co MillFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, StonePast Producer
Aztec QuarrySand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Bettylee MineGold, Copper, Silver, Iron, Molybdenum, Vanadium, UraniumPast ProducerChrysocolla, Hematite, Malachite
Big Dome ProspectLead, Zinc, Fluorine-FluoritePast ProducerVein
Big Eye, Outlook, and Lookout MinesSilver, Gold, Zinc, Lead, CopperPast Producer
Buckeye Vein GroupLead, Silver, Zinc, Gold, Molybdenum, Fluorine-Fluorite, Vanadium, Copper, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
Bunker HillLead, Silver, Copper, GoldPast Producer
Cleveland-Chicago GroupSilver, Lead, Gold, Zinc, Copper, Molybdenum, Barium-Barite, Fluorine-FluoritePast ProducerVein
Colorada GroupLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Molybdenum, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
Copper Glance MineSilver, Copper, Gold, Zinc, LeadPast Producer
Diana Railroad ClaimSilver, Vanadium, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Fluorine-FluoriteOccurrence
Dome ClinoptiloliteZeolites, BentoniteOccurrenceBentonite, Clinoptilolite
Evening Star MineGold, Silver, TungstenPast Producer
Flora Temple ClaimLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Copper, Molybdenum, Vanadium, Barium-Barite, ZincPast Producer1871, 1949
Fortuna Mine AreaMica, Kaolin, Gypsum-AnhydriteOccurrenceMuscovite, Sericite
Golden Queen MineGold, Silver, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Gypsum-AnhydritePast Producer1937
Haack Mine GroupLead, Silver, Zinc, Barium-Barite, Copper, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Jude Mine GroupGold, Iron, SilverOccurrence
KeystoneSilver, Manganese, Copper, ZincProspect
La Colorado MineLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-Barite, Molybdenum, CopperPast Producer1901, 1949
Ligurta AreaNiobium (Columbium), Tantalum, REEOccurrence
MableFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, Silver, Barium-Barite, Vanadium, MolybdenumPast Producer
Mable MineLead, Silver, Copper, Gold, Vanadium, Molybdenum, Barium-Barite, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer1925, 1936
Marble GullyMarble, DimensionPast ProducerMarble
Mcmahan ProspectCopper, Lead, Iron, MolybdenumOccurrenceVein
Midnight MineTungsten, Gold, LeadPast Producer
Muggins Mtns BentoniteBentoniteUnknown
Oakland MineIron, Gold, SilverPast Producer
Own CrewsStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Red Knob MineVanadium, Uranium, Molybdenum, Copper, LeadOccurrenceCuprite, Uranophane, Vanadinite, Wulfenite
Renner MineBarium-Barite, Fluorine-Fluorite, SilverPast Producer1929
Rialto GroupLead, Copper, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Gold, Molybdenum, Vanadium, Barium-BaritePast ProducerFluorite, Mimetite, Vanadinite, Wulfenite
Sheep Claim MineGold, Lead, IronPast ProducerVein
Sheep Tanks MineSilver, Barium-Barite, Copper, Gold, Lead, Manganese, BerylliumPast Producer
Silver Prince MineLead, Silver, Copper, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
Smith MineCopper, Silver, Gold, Iron, MolybdenumPast ProducerChrysocolla, Gold, Hematite
Sonora MineSilver, Lead, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-BaritePast ProducerBarite, Fluorite
Sphinx of ArizSilver, Gold, Lead, CopperPast Producer
Tungsten Mine GroupTungsten, Gold, Silver, Copper, LeadPast Producer
Unidentified Fluorspar OccurrenceFluorine-Fluorite, Calcium, LeadOccurrenceCalcite, Fluorite
UnknownCopper, Lead, Silver, GoldPast Producer
UnknownREE, ThoriumOccurrence
UnknownMica, Uranium, ThoriumOccurrence
UnknownNiobium (Columbium), TantalumOccurrence
UnknownGold, Lead, SilverPast Producer
Unnamed MineLead, Molybdenum, SilverOccurrenceVein
Unnamed MineSilver, Lead, Barium-Barite, Gold, Copper, Molybdenum, Fluorine-FluoriteOccurrenceVein
Unnamed ProspectCopper, Iron, Lead, MolybdenumOccurrenceUnknown
Unnamed ProspectSilver, Gold, CopperOccurrenceVein
Yellow Breast ProspectLead, Fluorine-Fluorite, Silver, MolybdenumOccurrenceVein
Yellow Breast ProspectLead, Molybdenum, Fluorine-FluoriteProspect
Actinolite AsbestosAsbestosProspect
Actinolite ProspectsAsbestosOccurrenceActinolite
Bill Taft MineGold, Copper, IronPast ProducerVein
BonanzaSilver, Fluorine-Fluorite, LeadPast Producer
Castle Dome OccurrenceGypsum-AnhydriteOccurrenceSedimentary
Cemetery Ridge ProspectsGold, Copper, SilverUnknown
Colorada GroupSilver, Fluorine-Fluorite, LeadPast Producer
De Luce ClaimsLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Calcium, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
Double Eagle MineGold, Copper, SilverPast ProducerVein
Draghi ProspectCopper, Silver, GoldPast ProducerChrysocolla, Hematite
England MineGold, Iron, CopperOccurrenceVein
Fortuna MineGold, Silver, Iron, CopperPast Producer1895, 1896
Haack Mine GroupLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Molybdenum, Zinc, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
La Fortuna MineGold, Silver, Copper, IronPast Producer1895, 1896, 1941
Little Dome MineLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-Barite, MolybdenumPast ProducerAnglesite
Mormon Bishop No 2Silver, Copper, GoldPast Producer
Nayal Black HawkLead, Silver, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Poorman ProspectGold, Silver, MolybdenumPast ProducerGold
RasmussenCopper, Silver, GoldOccurrenceVein
Renner Barite MineBarium-Barite, Silver, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer1929, 1930
Senora Mine GroupLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Molybdenum, Zinc, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
Strong ClaimsSilver, Lead, Fluorine-Fluorite, Calcium, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
UnknownCopper, Gold, Lead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGypsum-AnhydriteOccurrence
UnknownCopper, Gold, Lead, SilverPast Producer
Unnamed ProspectSilver, Copper, GoldOccurrenceVein
Castle Dome Plain ClinoptiliteZeolitesPast Producer
India ProspectGold, Silver, Copper, Iron, ManganesePast ProducerVein
Muggins MountainsZeolitesOccurrenceClinoptilolite
Pandino MineGold, Silver, Copper, Iron, ManganesePast ProducerVein
Silver Prince MineLead, Silver, Copper, Gold, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-BaritePast Producer
Sonora Mine GroupSilver, Lead, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-BaritePast Producer
Traeger ProspectGold, Silver, Copper, Iron, ManganesePast ProducerVein
UnknownTungstenProspect
UnknownZeolitesOccurrence
Grady and StandardGold, Silver, CopperPast Producer
Last Chance and Copper Coin MinesCopper, Silver, GoldPast Producer
Old JackGold, Silver, CopperPast Producer
Old SoakGold, Silver, CopperPast ProducerVein
SylvedaCopper, Lead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopper, Lead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownSilver, GoldPast Producer
UnknownCopper, Lead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopper, Lead, SilverPast Producer
Unnamed ProspectGold, Silver, Copper, IronOccurrenceVein
Red Cross MineSilver, Lead, Gold, CopperPast Producer
UnknownFluorine-Fluorite, LeadOccurrence
Baker Peak BariteBarium-BariteUnknown
Baker Peak Barite ProspectBarium-BariteOccurrenceBarite
Camp Creek ProspectGold, Copper, IronOccurrenceVein
Naval GroupLead, Silver, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-BaritePast ProducerVein
Unnamed ProspectGold, CopperOccurrenceVein
Cleveland-ChicagoFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, SilverPast Producer
Days EndUraniumUnknown
Dizzy LizzieUraniumUnknown
Double Eagle MineGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
DraghiGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
Flora TempleFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, SilverPast Producer
Frisco, Betty Lee, and Ella J MinesGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
Isley Dillard GroupUraniumOccurrence
Las Flores Mine GroupGold, Copper, Silver, ManganesePast Producer
Mcmillan ProspectCopper, UraniumOccurrenceVein
New ChanceCopper, SilverPast Producer
PainterCopper, SilverPast Producer
Red Knors ClaimsUraniumUnknown
Rialto GroupFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, SilverPast Producer1863
St Louis GroupUraniumProspect
Strong ClaimsFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownUraniumUnknown
VecFluorine-Fluorite, Lead, SilverPast Producer
White Giant No 1Copper, SilverPast Producer
Adair Park PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Belle Mackeever ProspectGold, IronOccurrenceVein
Bryan Mountain ProspectCopper, IronOccurrenceVein
Collins ProspectCopper, Gold, SilverOccurrence
Foothills Sand and GravelSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Fortuna Wash PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Golden EagleGold, IronUnknown
Jude MineGold, Silver, IronPast ProducerVein
La SuertaCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
LookoutCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
McKay ProspectGold, Copper, IronOccurrenceGold, Hematite
Oakland MineGold, Silver, IronPast ProducerVein
Red Bird ProspectCopper, Gold, SilverOccurrence
Roll Pit & PlantSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Thumb ButteCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
Valenzuela PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Yuma County Pit & Plant #2Sand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Yuma County Plant & Pit #1Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Yuma Plant & Pit #11Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Cabeza Prieta Mountains MicaMicaOccurrence
Kofa Butte MineMicaOccurrenceMica, Muscovite
Lead KingSilver, LeadPast Producer
Little Dome MineSilver, Lead, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
MinotSilver, LeadPast Producer
MontgomeryMicaProspect
Red Cross MineSilver, Lead, Copper, GoldPast ProducerVein
Schullenbacker Mica MinesMicaPast Producer
Unidentified Muscovite OccurrenceMicaOccurrenceMetamorphic
UnknownMicaOccurrence
UnknownSilver, LeadPast Producer
UnknownMicaPast Producer
UnknownMicaOccurrence
UnknownSilver, LeadPast Producer
Castle Dome DistrictLead, Silver, Fluorine-FluoritePast ProducerVEINS
Black Hawk MineManganeseOccurrence
Black Joe MineManganesePast Producer
Black King MineManganeseUnknown
Gibson Manganese MineManganesePast Producer
Keystone MineSilver, ManganesePast ProducerVein
King of Arizona MineGold, Silver, ManganesePast Producer1896, 1897
Martin ManganeseManganeseOccurrence
Unnamed Mn OccurrenceManganeseOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectCopper, ManganeseOccurrenceSpecularite
Wood'sManganeseManganeseOccurrence
Yuma County Mn DepositsManganesePast Producer1928
Antiguo Gold and Copper CoCopper, GoldOccurrence
Blodgett ProspectCopper, GoldProspect
McKay ProspectCopper, GoldOccurrence
Mcphall ProspectCopper, GoldOccurrenceVein
Mcphaul ProspectCopper, GoldOccurrence
Old SoakCopper, GoldOccurrence
Prohoroff-Van Landingham ProspectCopper, GoldPast Producer
UnknownLead, Silver, Copper, GoldPast Producer
Unnamed ProspectCopper, GoldOccurrenceVein
VenegasCopper, GoldOccurrenceVein
Iron Wood MineGold, Silver, CopperPast Producer
Kofa Gold PlacersGold, SilverPast Producer
La Paz DistrictGold, SilverPast Producer1862
Laguna Dam Placers and ProspectsGold, SilverPast Producer
Laguna PlacersGold, SilverPast ProducerGold, Silver
Las Flores PlacersGold, SilverPast ProducerGold, Silver
Las Flores PlacersGold, SilverPast Producer
Mcphaul PlacersGold, SilverUnknown
NormaSilverPast Producer
North Star MineGold, SilverPast Producer1906, 1907
Poorman MineGold, SilverPast Producer
Quartette MineGold, Silver, CopperPast Producer
Rob Roy MineGold, SilverPast Producer
Sw Muggins Mtns Gold PlacersGold, SilverPast Producer
TavasciSilverPast Producer
Vinegaroon Wash Gold PlacersGold, SilverPast Producer
81 MineLead, SilverPast Producer
Big Dome Senora Promontorio GroupLead, SilverPast Producer
Bill Taft GroupGold, CopperOccurrence
Blodgett ProspectGold, CopperPast ProducerVein
Blue Butte ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
Camp Creek ProspectGold, CopperOccurrence
Donaldson ClaimsCopperUnknown
Donaldson ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
Engles, Adams MineCopperPast ProducerReplacement
Eva AnnLead, SilverPast Producer
Golden Harp MineGold, CopperPast Producer1898
Johnnie LeadLead, SilverPast Producer
La Colorada GroupLead, SilverPast Producer
Lucky Strike ProspectGold, CopperOccurrence
Northern ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
OphirLead, SilverPast Producer
Parker ClaimCopperOccurrence
PurisimaLead, SilverPast Producer
Rainbow and ValleyCopperProspect
Ruby ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
Ruth AnnLead, SilverPast Producer
Shirley Mae ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
UnknownLead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownLead, Silver, GoldPast Producer
UnknownLead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopper, GoldOccurrence
UnknownCopperOccurrence
UnknownLead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownLead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopperOccurrence
UnknownLead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownLead, SilverPast Producer
UnknownCopperOccurrence
Wanamaker ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
Welltonia ProspectCopperOccurrenceVein
YumaLead, SilverPast Producer
BakerGold, SilverPast Producer
Blue BirdGold, SilverUnknown
Edna BellGold, SilverPast Producer
GrubstakeGold, SilverPast Producer
IndependenceGold, SilverPast Producer
King of Arizona MineGold, SilverPast Producer1896, 1897, 1939
North StarGold, SilverPast ProducerGold
OutlookGold, SilverPast Producer
QuartzGold, SilverPast Producer
Silver & Gold OccurranceGold, SilverOccurrence
Southern ExtensionGold, SilverPast Producer
Squaw MtsGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
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UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
UnknownGold, SilverPast Producer
VerdstoneGold, SilverUnknown
Victory No 2Gold, SilverPast Producer
Wellton HillsGold, SilverPast Producer
Allison ProspectGoldOccurrenceVein
AyerszonaGoldOccurrence
Belle Mackeever GroupGoldProspect
Big HornGoldProspect
Castle Dome Gold PlacersGoldPast Producer1884
Engesser MineGoldUnknown
Flora No 1 and 2GoldPast Producer
GeyserGoldPast Producer
Gila City MineGoldPast ProducerGold
Gila City PlacersGoldPast Producer
Golden Dream GroupGoldPast Producer
Golden Dream ProspectGoldOccurrenceVein
Golden HarpGoldPast Producer
IxlGoldProspect
Kofa MineGoldPast ProducerGold
Kofa MineGoldPast Producer
Laguna PlacersGoldPast Producer
Muggins PlacersGoldPast ProducerGold
Prohoroff-Van Landingham ClaimGoldOccurrence
Ramey MineGoldPast ProducerVein
Ramey MineGoldUnknown
RandGoldProspect
RasmussenGoldPast Producer
RegalGoldProspect
Regal ProspectGoldPast Producer
Sheep MineGoldPast Producer
Tavasci ProspectGoldOccurrenceVein
Tunnel SpringsGoldProspect
Unnamed ProspectGoldOccurrenceVein
Valra GroupGoldPast Producer
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Every populated place in the county

39

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on. The 3 places that were also surveyed for fire insurance come first, with the number of atlases and photographs held for them.

The vanished settlements of Yuma County: the places named above that are no longer on the map.

Recorded here

Yuma, Arizona

27 topographic sheets and 7 fire insurance atlases, 1893 to 1948

Somerton, Arizona

24 topographic sheets and 3 fire insurance atlases, 1920 to 1930

Parker, Arizona

0 topographic sheets and 2 fire insurance atlases, 1917

Everything this county holds

The complete index, with nothing left out. Each of these is a separate record with its own page: a federal survey report, or the case file that argued a property on to the National Register. Both are public domain and reproduced word for word.

Surveyed structures

36 structures

The vanished settlements of Yuma County, the places these records name that are no longer on the map.

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.