1959 Map of Clark Lake

About this map

Coyote Mountain dominates the central landscape of this 1950s survey, a prominent landmass rising between Clark Valley and the developing irrigation and agricultural tracts of the Borrego Valley. The map documents a pivotal moment in the growth of Borrego Springs, showing the early layout of Di Giorgio Road and Palm Canyon Drive alongside the Borrego Valley Airport and the Borrego School. This period reflects the expansion of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, whose boundaries wrap around established wells and modern infrastructure like the Borrego Valley Substation and Relay Tower. Historical points of interest, such as the Pegleg Smith Historical Marker near a Gravel Pit, sit alongside older desert routes like Truckhaven and various Jeep Trails that cross the arid Badlands.