Topock Gorge
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| Topock Gorge | |
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| Location | Mohave County, Arizona / San Bernardino County, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°39′54.95″N 114°26′54.69″W / 34.6652639°N 114.4485250°W / 34.6652639; -114.4485250 |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Average depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Surface elevation | 500 ft (150 m) |
Topock Gorge is a mountainous canyon and gorge section of the Colorado River located between Interstate 40 and Lake Havasu. The town of Needles, California, to the northwest, was named for the "needle-like" vertical rock outcroppings. The natural landmarks and river crossing by them were one of the journey markers for travelers on historic Route 66.[citation needed]
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
The Topock Gorge is within the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.[1] It features natural habitat, wildlife, scenic preservation, and archeology. Mojave people Indian petroglyphs are in the Gorge.
Fish species
Amphibians
References
- ^ http://library.fws.gov/Refuges/havasu.pdf . accessed 6/22/2010
External links
- Official Havasu National Wildlife Refuge website
- Great Blog with tons of pictures and video of the Topock Gorge
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