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1957 Map of Brawley

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Brawley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Agricultural irrigation and industrial development define the landscape surrounding Brawley in the mid-1950s. The town acts as a central hub, anchored by local institutions like Union HS, Pioneer Memorial Hospital, and several neighborhood schools including Witter Sch and Hidalgo Sch. The desert environment is transformed by an intricate network of water management features, including the Main Canal, Westside Main Canal, and a specialized Waste Water Disposal Area.

Heavy industry is prominently represented by a large Sugar Refinery located south of the main settlement along the Southern Pacific railroad line. Transportation infrastructure is well-developed for the era, featuring the Brawley Municipal Airport and a suburban Drive-in Theater. Rural life is marked by named properties such as Tamarack Ranch and the meandering path of the New River, illustrating the intensive land use required for Imperial Valley farming.