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Old Maps of Calipatria, California for Metal Detecting

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Calipatria, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Iris, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Iris, 1956 Print
    1940 Iris
    1956 Print · USGS
    Imperial County at the start of the 1940s showcases a desert undergoing industrial transformation through a vast network of irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace rail sidings like Flowing Well Siding and rural landmarks such as Mulberry Sch or the settlement of Wiest.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Calipatria, 1945 Print
    1944 Map of Calipatria, 1945 Print
    1944 Calipatria
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's desert reclamation and wartime agriculture are in full focus on this mid-1940s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Calipatria and Niland or locate rural landmarks like the Trifolium School and Hovley Siding.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Iris
    1945 Map of Iris
    1945 Iris
    1945 Print · USGS
    Imperial County at the close of the war shows a landscape divided between the harsh desert and a burgeoning irrigation empire. Genealogists and historians can trace the early desert outposts of Iris and Tortuga alongside local landmarks like Mulberry Sch.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1956 Map of Iris, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Iris, 1957 Print
    1956 Iris
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley desert undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-1950s as irrigation canals and military reserves reshape the terrain. Trace the complex Coachella Canal network, the Southern Pacific tracks through Iris, and the Camp Dunlap Naval Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Niland, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Niland, 1957 Print
    1956 Niland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's southeastern shoreline in the mid-fifties is a landscape of industrial wells and elaborate irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Niland and Calipatria while locating Carbon Dioxide Wells, the Fremont Sch, and the geothermal Mud Pots.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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
  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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1976 Map of Calipatria
    1976 Map of Calipatria
    1976 Calipatria
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley landscape in the mid-seventies is defined here by the receding Salton Sea and a vast irrigation grid. Trace the routes of the Southern Pacific through Calipatria and explore local landmarks like the Mud Pots and Vail Ranch.
  37. 1985 Map of Salton Sea
    1985 Map of Salton Sea
    1985 Salton Sea
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the California desert around the Salton Sea shows a unique mix of military gunnery ranges, irrigated agriculture, and shoreline settlements. Trace the Southern Pacific rail route through Niland and Bombay Beach, or locate remote desert sites like the Black Eagle Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1992 Map of Iris, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Iris, 1995 Print
    1992 Iris
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley desert meets industrial agriculture in the early 1990s as the Coachella Canal cuts across the East Mesa. Researchers can trace the complex water grid of J Drain and L Drain or locate Calipatria State Prison.
  43. 1992 Map of Westmorland East, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Westmorland East, 1995 Print
    1992 Westmorland East
    1995 Print · USGS
    Imperial Valley's engineering is on full display in the 1990s, showing the intricate grid of canals and drains surrounding Calipatria and Westmorland. Researchers can trace the water systems of the Vail Supply Canal and locate rural landmarks like Rockwood, Hovley, and the North End Dam.
  46. 1992 Map of Niland, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Niland, 1995 Print
    1992 Niland
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's shoreline and irrigation networks are on full display in the early nineties as the desert meets the sea. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of Niland and Calipatria alongside landmarks like the Calipatria State Prison and Carbon Dioxide Wells.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 2002 Map of Iris, 2004 Print
    2002 Map of Iris, 2004 Print
    2002 Iris
    2004 Print · USGS
    Imperial County at the turn of the millennium shows a fascinating divide between the Algodones Dunes and reclaimed desert farmland. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the Coachella Canal alongside rail-aligned outposts such as Iris and Amos.
  52. 2012 Map of Niland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Niland, 2012 Print
    2012 Niland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Niland, Imperial County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Westmorland East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Westmorland East, 2012 Print
    2012 Westmorland East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Brawley, Westmorland, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Iris, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Iris, 2012 Print
    2012 Iris
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Imperial County, United States, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Westmorland East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Westmorland East, 2015 Print
    2015 Westmorland East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Brawley, Westmorland, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Niland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Niland, 2015 Print
    2015 Niland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Niland, Imperial County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Iris, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Iris, 2015 Print
    2015 Iris
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Imperial County, United States, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Iris, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Iris, 2018 Print
    2018 Iris
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Imperial County, United States, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Niland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Niland, 2018 Print
    2018 Niland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Calipatria, including Niland, Imperial County, and other nearby areas
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