2018 Map of Alamorio

About this map

The Alamo River winds through the heart of the Imperial Valley in this detailed survey of agricultural engineering and settlement. Small communities such as Alamorio, Moss, and Orita are linked by a complex, grid-like network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure essential to the region's desert-to-farmland transformation. The landscape is defined by the repetitive geometry of lateral canals and drains, including the Moorhead Canal and Holtville-Main-Drain, which crisscross the valley floor alongside local thoroughfares like Co Hwy S27 and Griffin Rd. This intricate system of water management showcases the specialized local geography of Imperial County in the early 21st century, where named features like Curlew and Sandia anchor a strictly managed hydraulic environment. Researchers will find a complete record of the named canals, drains, and laterals that sustain these desert communities.