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Topock Gorge Description

The Topock Gorge is on the California and Arizona border near Needles. In 1858, explorer Joseph Christmas Ives encountered Mojave Indian Chief Cairook in Topock Gorge. Ives was understandably apprehensive about the Mohave's intentions, and his diary records in detail his first impressions of Cairook and his wife.

Topock Gorge features isolated coves and beaches - great spots for picnicking, photography or napping. Topock Gorge is a wilderness area, with abundant species of birds (many of them quite rare).

Hobbies & Activities category: Aviary, bird museum or exhibit; Boating, sailing, water craft activities; Natural area