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1959 Map of Borrego Palm Canyon

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Borrego Palm Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park dominates this terrain, revealing the mid-century development and topographical complexity of this arid California landscape. The settlement of Borrego Springs is shown at a point of growth, with street grids like Ocotillo Circle and Saddle Rd appearing alongside established landmarks such as the State Park Headquarters and Rancho De Anza. The map is particularly detailed regarding water resources and early travel routes, marking the Santa Catarina Spring and the El Vado Historical Marker in Coyote Creek canyon.

Extreme elevation changes are documented from San Ysidro Mountain down to the Borrego Valley floor. This 1959 survey, updated with 1974 aerial data, tracks the intersection of recreation and geography at sites like Sheep Canyon Ranger Station Campground and the Panorama Outlook. The rugged network of canyons, including Borrego Palm Canyon and Henderson Canyon, underscores the challenges of early desert navigation.