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2018 Map of Amos

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Amos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Algodones Dunes dominate the eastern landscape of this portion of the Imperial Valley, creating a stark contrast with the engineered agricultural terrain to the west. This transition zone is defined by the East Highline Canal, a vital artery that separates the shifting sands of the East Mesa from the precisely gridded farm blocks of the valley floor. The map documents an extensive network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Vail Supply Canal and numerous named laterals and drains that support the region's intensive cultivation.

Small-scale details reveal the rural infrastructure of the late 2010s, centered around the settlement of Amos in the northeast. A dense grid of local roads, such as Ted Kipf Rd, Green Rd, and Butters Rd, serves the area's agricultural operations. The intricate drainage system, with names like Nutmeg Drain, Nettle Drain, and Mulberry Drain, illustrates the complex water management required to maintain productivity in this desert environment.