2022 Map of El Centro

About this map

El Centro and Imperial anchor this detailed study of the Imperial Valley's intensive irrigation landscape in the early 21st century. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential for desert agriculture, dominated by the Central Main Canal and a dense grid of laterals including the Eucalyptus Lateral Seventeen and Lotus Canal. The region's infrastructure is anchored by the Imperial County Courthouse and the sprawling Imperial Co Airport - New Runway, which sits between the two primary settlements. Beyond the urban centers, smaller locales like Wilsie and Anza appear alongside specialized features such as Imperial Valley College. This map serves as a precise record of how gravity-fed water systems like the Evergreen Canal and Dandelion Canal continue to define the geography of one of California's most productive agricultural zones.