2012 Map of Acolita

About this map

Acolita defines this corner of the Imperial County desert, appearing at a remote junction where the landscape is shaped by crucial water management and access routes. The Coachella Canal cuts through the southwestern portion of the quadrangle, a vital piece of agricultural infrastructure that transformed this arid region. Paralleling the waterway, the Coachella Canal Rd and the intersecting Ted Kipp Rd provide the primary transit corridor through a terrain otherwise defined by numerous drainage washes. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern state of these desert lifelines, illustrating how the built environment in this part of California remains inextricably linked to the movement of water.