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1950s Maps of Brawley, California

Explore 9 historic maps of Brawley from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Brawley's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Brawley's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Brawley, CA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of El Centro
    1954 Map of El Centro
    1954 El Centro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was at its mid-century agricultural peak when this survey recorded its vast irrigation network and desert borderlands. Researchers can trace the path of the All American Canal or locate local landmarks like Lantana School and the Tumco Mines.
  4. 1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Salton Sea
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert frontiers are captured here in the 1950s. Trace the irrigation networks of Calipatria and mining sites like Eagle Mountain Mine.
  7. 1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Salton Sea
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert basins appear here during the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of remote mines and agricultural irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace locations like the Parker Alien Reception Center Unit No 1, Blythe, and the Kane Springs School.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of El Centro
    1955 Map of El Centro
    1955 El Centro
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the Colorado River borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties during the peak of the region's irrigation-driven expansion. Researchers can trace the desert's industrial history through the Tumco Mines, the Yuma Test Branch, and rural landmarks like the Palmetto School.
  13. 1956 Map of Westmorland, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Westmorland, 1957 Print
    1956 Westmorland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Imperial Valley's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate irrigation systems and rail-dependent towns of the California desert. Researchers can trace the early layout of Westmorland and Calipatria, alongside remote stations like Rockwood and the riparian habitats of Ramer Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Brawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Brawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Brawley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Brawley and the Imperial Valley are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a complex landscape of desert agriculture and industrial growth. Researchers can trace local roots through numerous landmarks like Union HS, the SUGAR REFINERY, and Riverview Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Brawley, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Brawley, 1961 Print
    1957 Brawley
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's agricultural heartland thrived in the late fifties through an immense network of irrigation and rail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools like Oakley Sch and burial sites including Memory Gardens Cem and Imperial Cem.
  22. 1958 Map of El Centro, 1972 Print
    1958 Map of El Centro, 1972 Print
    1958 El Centro
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's agricultural heartland and the Colorado River's edge are captured here during a period of massive water infrastructure and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining sites like the Ferguson Mine, desert outposts such as Ogilby, and early rail lines including the San Diego and Arizona Eastern.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Salton Sea
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Salton Sea basin are shown here during a decade of intense military and agricultural activity. Trace family roots in Blythe or Niland, and locate historical mining operations like the Eagle Mountain Mine and Red Cloud Mine.
    4 unique versions available
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