Old Maps of Calexico, California for Metal Detecting

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Calexico, CA maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Holtville
    1907 Map of Holtville
    1907 Holtville
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was at its first agricultural peak during the early twentieth century as irrigation transformed the desert. Researchers can trace early water engineering through the Oat Canal and locate rail stops like Gleason Switch or Brice Siding.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1915 Map of El Centro
    1915 Map of El Centro
    1915 El Centro
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was rapidly developing into an agricultural powerhouse in the decade before the Great War. You can trace early irrigation networks through West Side Main Canal and locate early settlements like Dixieland, Silsbee, and 101 Ranch.

  3. 1940 Map of Heber, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Heber, 1956 Print
    1940 Heber
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley borderlands are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the complex web of irrigation and desert life. Trace the development of Heber and Calexico alongside the massive All American Canal and the family-linked Mt Signal Union Sch.

  4. 1940 Map of Calexico, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Calexico, 1957 Print
    1940 Calexico
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley borderlands come into focus at the dawn of the 1940s, showing the early impact of the All American Canal. Trace the development of Calexico and rural landmarks like Bonds Corner, Jasper Sch, and the Alamo River.

  5. 1942 Map of El Centro
    1942 Map of El Centro
    1942 El Centro
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the California-Mexico border are captured during the peak of World War II-era desert development. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct school districts like Meloland Sch and Sandia, or follow the path of the Inter-California Railroad across the international line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Heber, 1945 Print
    1943 Map of Heber, 1945 Print
    1943 Heber
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley borderlands thrived during the 1940s as a highly engineered agricultural landscape along the Mexico boundary. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Mt Signal Union Sch and the extensive network of irrigation ditches including the Dahlia Canal and All American Canal.

  7. 1943 Map of Calexico, 1945 Print
    1943 Map of Calexico, 1945 Print
    1943 Calexico
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's borderlands and irrigation networks are shown in detail during the 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural landscape around Calexico and Bonds Corner, identifying local landmarks like Jasper Sch and the massive All American Canal.

  8. 1953 Map of Calexico
    1953 Map of Calexico
    1953 Calexico
    1953 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Imperial Valley come to life in this early 1950s survey of the irrigated desert. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this agricultural hub through landmarks like Jasper Sch, Verde Sch, and the All American Canal.

  9. 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.

  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.

  11. 1957 Map of Heber, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Heber, 1958 Print
    1957 Heber
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's complex irrigation and border landscape is captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Heber, the Imperial County Hospital, and the border-hugging Calexico.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Calexico, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Calexico, 1958 Print
    1957 Calexico
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Imperial Valley come to life in the late fifties, showing the engineering of a desert into an agricultural hub. Trace the early layout of Calexico and find specific local landmarks like Union High Sch and the Inter-California railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Heber, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Heber, 1961 Print
    1957 Heber
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's complex irrigation and border activity are on full display during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive canal networks feeding Heber and Calexico, or locate local landmarks like Mt Signal Sch and the County Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Calexico, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Calexico, 1961 Print
    1957 Calexico
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley borderlands near the Mexican frontier are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive irrigation projects. Researchers can trace the path of the All American Canal or locate local landmarks like Mountain View Cemetery and Bonds Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1976 Map of Calexico, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Calexico, 1980 Print
    1976 Calexico
    1980 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Imperial Valley come into focus in the mid-1970s, showcasing the intricate relationship between agriculture and urban growth. Trace the path of the All American canal and the dense streets of Calexico at the edge of Mexico.

  19. 1989 Map of El Centro, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of El Centro, 1990 Print
    1989 El Centro
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the international border come alive in this late-eighties survey of high-desert agriculture and military aviation. Researchers can trace the development of Calexico and Mexicali or locate landmarks like the Lechuga Store and Plaster City.

  20. 2021 Map of Calexico, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Calexico, 2021 Print
    2021 Calexico
    2021 Print · USGS
    Calexico and the southern Imperial Valley are shown at the height of their modern agricultural development along the international border. Researchers can trace the massive network of irrigation channels including the All-American Canal and the San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.

  21. 2021 Map of Heber, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Heber, 2021 Print
    2021 Heber
    2021 Print · USGS
    The California borderlands and the irrigated fields of the Imperial Valley are captured here in recent detail. Researchers can trace the massive water infrastructure of the All-American Canal and the local landmarks of Heber and the Calexico International Airport.

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