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Section of the Colorado River in Arizona–California
Topock Gorge
Rock formations in Topock Canyon on the Colorado River, 2010
Topock Gorge is located in ArizonaTopock GorgeTopock Gorge
LocationMohave County, Arizona / San Bernardino County, California, United States
Coordinates34°39′40″N 114°27′19″W / 34.66111°N 114.45528°W / 34.66111; -114.45528
Basin countriesUnited States
Average depth15 ft (4.6 m)
Surface elevation500 ft (150 m)
ReferencesGNIS data

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.

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

The Topock Gorge is within the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It features natural habitat, wildlife, scenic preservation, and archeology. Mojave people Indian petroglyphs are in the Gorge.

Fish species

Amphibians

References

  1. "Havasu National Wildlife Refuge" (PDF). United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-06-22.

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