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1959 Map of Borrego Palm Canyon, 1975 Print
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1959 Map of Borrego Palm Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park dominates this mid-century landscape, where steep canyons and arid flats meet the early development of Borrego Springs. The survey captures the transition from wilderness to a desert retreat, noting the State Park Headquarters and the Borrego Palms Resort at the base of the mountains. To the north, Collins Valley and the Sheep Canyon Ranger Station serve as remote outposts, connected by a network of jeep trails and an Indian Trail that climbs toward Palm Mesa. The mapping reveals the area's dependency on rare water sources like Santa Catarina Spring and the Gaging Station on Coyote Creek. Below the prominent peak of Indianhead, the desert floor begins to sprout a residential grid including Catarina Drive and the De Anza Desert Country Club, marking the mid-century transformation of the Borrego Valley into a seasonal destination.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1975
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