East Mesa dominates this arid landscape in Imperial County, defined by the critical infrastructure of the Coachella Canal as it cuts across the desert floor. This 2012 survey documents the precise engineering required to move water through the region, featuring specific landmarks such as Coachella Bridge Number One. The presence of the Coachella Canal Rd running parallel to the waterway highlights the transport and maintenance corridors essential for managing this desert resource. The map reveals the stark geometry of desert surveying and the isolation of these major water-diversion projects far from established town centers.
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1903 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1907 · Holtville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1942 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1942 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Grays Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Ogilby
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Cactus
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Midway Well NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000