Needles, Desert city in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
Needles sits along the western banks of the Colorado River at an elevation of 151 meters, marking the intersection of California, Arizona, and Nevada borders.
The city emerged in 1883 as a railroad construction site for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, developing into a significant Colorado River port.
The El Garces Hotel and Santa Fe Station, constructed in 1908, represent the architectural heritage of the Fred Harvey Company railroad hospitality era.
Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 95 provide access to the city, while daily Amtrak services connect travelers to major destinations across the region.
The city recorded a rare meteorological event in August 2012 with the lowest humidity rain measurement documented in the United States.
Location: San Bernardino County
Elevation above the sea: 151 m
Website: http://cityofneedles.com
GPS coordinates: 34.83833,-114.61111
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
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