1964 Map of Araz

About this map

The desert landscape of Imperial County is defined here by the intersection of early irrigation infrastructure and indigenous land history. The Fort Yuma Indian Reservation dominates the southern portion of the map, where a precise grid of water management features, such as the Tenino Lateral and Rainbow Lateral, supports the arid environment. These man-made channels draw from the massive All American Canal and the Yuma Main Canal, demonstrating the intensive mid-century engineering required to sustain agriculture and settlement in the region.