1959 Map of Clark Lake

About this map

Borrego Springs serves as the hub of development in this desert landscape, where civil infrastructure meets the arid expanse of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The map documents a transition from the agricultural and utility markers of the south, such as the Borrego School and Borrego Valley Substation, to the primitive routes of the north. Significant landforms like Coyote Mountain and the Borrego Badlands define the topography, while the ephemeral Clark Lake and isolated water sources like Clark Well indicate the critical role of hydrology in this environment.