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1960s Maps of Imperial County, California

Explore 23 historic maps of Imperial County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Imperial County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Imperial County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Imperial County, CA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern California's coastal plains and inland deserts meet in this mid-century survey of the burgeoning Orange and Riverside county corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early freeway systems, find tribal lands like the Soboba Indian Reservation, and locate military landmarks such as March Field.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Borrego Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Borrego Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Borrego Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early sixties reveals a landscape of remote outposts and shifting sands within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Traces of local history are preserved at the Little Borrego (Site), the USN Railroad, and the Elephant Tree Area.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 El Centro
    1961 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands come alive in this early sixties record of desert irrigation and military expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace the engineering of the All American Canal and locate vanished sites like Araz and the Imperial County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
  10. 1963 Map of Salton Sea
    1963 Map of Salton Sea
    1963 Salton Sea
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early sixties shows a landscape defined by massive water projects and Cold War military ranges. Trace the growth of Salton City and Brawley, or locate remote desert outposts like the Paymaster Mine and Desert Center.
  13. 1963 Map of Iris Pass, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Iris Pass, 1964 Print
    1963 Iris Pass
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert at the Imperial and Riverside county line reveals a landscape of mid-century infrastructure and mining. Trace the historic Bradshaw Road past Imperial Buttes Mine and follow the Coachella Canal through the East Mesa.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1963 Map of Cactus, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Cactus, 1965 Print
    1963 Cactus
    1965 Print · USGS
    Imperial County desert life in the early sixties is defined by water and rail. Trace the Coachella Canal as it crosses East Mesa and locate the rail stop at Cactus along the Southern Pacific line.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1963 Map of Ogilby, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Ogilby, 1965 Print
    1963 Ogilby
    1965 Print · USGS
    Imperial County's desert mining and rail corridor is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Southern Pacific line. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote camps at Ogilby and Hedges (Site) alongside dozens of named workings like the American Girl Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 El Centro
    1964 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the California desert and the military test ranges of Arizona are revealed in this mid-century study. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and the All American Canal near El Centro and Yuma.
  25. 1964 Map of Araz, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Araz, 1966 Print
    1964 Araz
    1966 Print · USGS
    Imperial County's desert borderlands appear in the 1960s as a study in irrigation and early boundary lines. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate the Araz (Site) near the All American Canal.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1964 Map of Picacho, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Picacho, 1966 Print
    1964 Picacho
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River border and Trigo Mountains are mapped here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining and wildlife conservation. Researchers can locate remote desert workings like the Black Rock Mine or the historical Picacho Mill (Ruins).
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1964 Map of Grays Well NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Grays Well NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Grays Well NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The international border and the desert irrigation frontier meet in the mid-1960s as water infrastructure transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the massive All American Canal and the northern edge of the Cocopah Indian Reservation near the Southern Pacific railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1964 Map of Grays Well, 1972 Print
    1964 Map of Grays Well, 1972 Print
    1964 Grays Well
    1972 Print · USGS
    The California-Mexico borderlands come into focus during the mid-sixties, showcasing the vital irrigation infrastructure of the Imperial Valley. Trace the paths of the All American Canal and Coachella Canal past landmarks like Gordons Well.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of rapid growth, showing the coastal expansion from Santa Ana down to Oceanside. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century development of places like Garden Grove or the rural reaches of Escondido and the Palomar Observatory.
  40. 1965 Map of Salton Sea
    1965 Map of Salton Sea
    1965 Salton Sea
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert and Imperial Valley are caught in a period of intense irrigation and military expansion during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the desert's industrial footprint through the Eagle Mountain Mine, the remote Desert Center, and the Salton Sea Test Base.
  43. 1965 Map of Picacho NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Picacho NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Picacho NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor near the California-Arizona border comes to life in this mid-1960s survey. Researchers can trace the river's original wetlands and backwaters, locating specific historical sites like Paymaster Landing, Walters Camp, and the Clip Mill (Site).
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1965 Map of Cibola, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Cibola, 1966 Print
    1965 Cibola
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-California border comes alive in the mid-1960s as the river shapes the valley's development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the settlement of Cibola, the local Cem, and desert landmarks like the Landing Strip and Davis Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1965 Map of Picacho Peak, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Picacho Peak, 1966 Print
    1965 Picacho Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    Imperial County’s desert landscape was a remote hub of mining and rugged travel during the mid-twentieth century. Local historians can trace the paths of an old Jeep Trail leading to the Picacho Mine and its nearby Cemetery nestled among the peaks.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1965 Map of Palo Verde, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Palo Verde, 1966 Print
    1965 Palo Verde
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the mid-sixties reveal a landscape defined by industrial irrigation and desert crossings. You can trace the historic Bradshaw Trail, locate the Cibola Bridge, and explore the waterways of the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1965 Map of Yuma East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma East, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Colorado and Gila Rivers in the mid-1960s reveals a desert landscape transformed by massive irrigation and military infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Yuma, from the Yuma Territorial Prison to the US Marine Corps Air Station.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1965 Map of Bard, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bard, 1966 Print
    1965 Bard
    1966 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands in the mid-1960s reveal a complex system of desert irrigation and tribal lands. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through features like the Potholes Cem, the Three C Mine, and the settlement at Bard.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1965 Map of Little Picacho Peak, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Little Picacho Peak, 1966 Print
    1965 Little Picacho Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    The arid canyons and riverine wetlands of Imperial County are frozen in time during the mid-sixties, before modern developments altered the landscape. Researchers can trace the drainage of Senator Wash and Mission Wash or locate mineral sites like the Hess Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Yuma West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma West, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yuma and the lower Colorado River valley appear here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by intensive irrigation and military presence. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Pecan Grove Sch or locate the Old Araz Stage Depot and Andrade (Site).
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Picacho SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Picacho SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Picacho SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the mid-sixties reveal a landscape of desert washes and riverfront ranch sites. Researchers can trace historical riverside locations like Nortons Landing (Site), Hoge Ranch (Site), and the remote Carrizo Spring.
    3 unique versions available
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