Yuma Crossing is a site in Arizona and California that is significant for its association with transportation and communication across the Colorado River.

The history of the Yuma Crossing began at the formation of two massive granite outcroppings on the Colorado River.

From the 1850s to the 1870s, the Yuma Crossing was known for its ferry crossing.

Later military expedition that crossed the Colorado River at the Yuma Crossing include Juan Bautista de Anza (1774).

Historically, the trail ran from Mexico to Yuma Crossing at the Colorado River.

Bowman arrived at Yuma Crossing in 1852.

The Yuma Crossing was closed for Spanish traffic and it would stay closed until about 1846.

The Yuma Crossing and the Anza trail were closed for Spanish traffic and it would stay closed till about 1846.

One of the boats was swamped in the river and lost its entire cargo but it was refilled and eventually reached Yuma Crossing.

He reached Vallecitos 3 November and the Yuma Crossing on 27 November, a third company arriving a few days later.