1957 Map of Carrizo Mtn

About this map

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park spans the western reaches of this 1950s survey, where the rugged transition between the Coyote Mountains and the Carrizo Badlands is meticulously documented. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the arid peaks, including Carrizo Mtn, and the deep drainage systems of Fossil Canyon and Palm Canyon Wash. Evidence of mid-century infrastructure and military activity is visible, specifically the Carrizo Impact Area Naval Reservation occupying the northeastern corner and the transit route of the Imperial Highway cutting through the southern desert floor.