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1957 Map of Bonds Corner

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bonds Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The United States Mexico border and the California Baja California line form the southern boundary of this late 1950s irrigation study. This arid agricultural landscape is defined by a dense grid of water infrastructure, including the Hemlock Canal and a complex network of laterals and drains designed to reclaim the desert soil. The settlement of Bonds Corner sits at the heart of this grid, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farms.

The Alamo River snakes through the western portion of the map, flanked by a prominent Levee and areas marked as Sea Level. To the east, the topography shifts towards the Mesa, where numerous pumps and additional irrigation works like Verde Drain and Whitcomb Drain 1 support the regional economy. The presence of the Verde School indicates a established community managing this intricate hydraulic system during the mid-twentieth century.