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1957 Map of El Centro

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of El Centro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

El Centro and the neighboring city of Imperial sit at the heart of this 1957 Imperial Valley survey, which captures a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and rail transport. The map documents the region's agricultural foundation through its dense grid of canals, including the Mc Call Canal, Dandelion Canal, and Dahlia Canal, supporting local industry such as a Cotton Gin and a Purification Plant.

Urban development and community infrastructure are well-established, with multiple educational facilities like the Washington School, Harding Sch, and Imperial Valley College. The intersection of the Southern Pacific and the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway highlights the area's importance as a transportation hub. Notable civic features including the Court House, City Hall, and the Imperial County Airport underscore the growing administrative and commercial role of these desert communities during the mid-20th century.