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1959 Map of Borrego Palm Canyon

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Borrego Palm Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park dominates this mid-century landscape, revealing a complex network of canyons and high mesas in the western Colorado Desert. The transition from the high ridges of San Ysidro Mountain down to the Borrego Valley floor is marked by extensive trail systems, including a notable jeep trail through Coyote Canyon. In the lower elevations, the burgeoning settlement at Borrego Springs reflects post-war development, complete with the Desert Country Club and the Borrego Palms Resort.

Evidence of early exploration and modern recreation meet at the El Vado Historical Marker and the State Park Headquarters. The map documents numerous remote landmarks like Santa Catarina Spring and the Sheep Canyon Ranger Station, alongside curious place names such as Alcoholic Pass. Water remains the critical factor for habitation, indicated by scattered wells and the gaging station near Palm Canyon.