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1956 Map of Alamorio, 1958 Print
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1956 Map of Alamorio

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Alamo River defines the western edge of this agricultural landscape in Imperial County, where an intricate lattice of drainage and irrigation infrastructure supports the desert valley's reclamation. In the mid-1950s, the engineering of the land is primary, seen in the proliferation of features like the Moorhead Canal, Rockwood Canal, and numerous numbered laterals and drains that feed the grid. Small settlements and sidings such as Alamorio, Orita, and Sandia are situated along the transit corridor of the Pacific Southern railroad, serving as collection points for the region's produce. Educational hubs like Magnolia Union Sch, Rose Mesquite School, and Pine Union School are spaced across the map, reflecting the distributed rural population of the era. The presence of Grain Tanks and a Reservoir underscores the industrial-scale coordination of water and grain storage essential for the valley's economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain