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2018 Map of Brawley NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Brawley NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Imperial Valley agricultural infrastructure dominates this desert landscape, revealing an intricate network of irrigation systems essential to California's desert farming. The map traces the critical path of the Westside Main Canal and the New River, alongside a dense grid of local drains and laterals that transformed this arid region. Family and local names designate the many roads and canals, such as Pellett Rd, Reckner Rd, and the Riley Canal, indicating the specific parcels of land and water rights that define the valley's settlement.

Water management is the primary focus, illustrated by the numerous named channels like the Thistle Seven Drain, Fillaree Canal, and Tokay Drain. The geographic layout reflects the systematic reclamation of the desert, where every lateral, such as Eucalyptus Lateral Fourteen, serves a precise role in the local economy. This survey documents the engineering required to sustain agriculture in the Imperial County hinterland.