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1957 Map of Calexico

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

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Calexico serves as the focal point of this 1950s borderland survey, positioned directly against the international line between the United States and Mexico. The landscape is defined by an intensive network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, with countless named channels like Alamitos Canal, Ash Canal, and the Alder Canal crisscrossing the Imperial Valley floor. This complex water system supports the region's agricultural character, evidenced by the presence of a Labor Camp and the central Jasper-Alamitos Union School.

Within the town site, the map provides a detailed view of mid-century community life, featuring several educational institutions including Rockwood Sch, Union High Sch, and Dool Sch. Local landmarks such as Radio Station KICO and the Mountain View Cemetery appear alongside the tracks of the S P RR. Engineering features like the Brai Siphon Weir and numerous siphons illustrate the technical management of water in this arid environment.