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1954 Map of Glamis SE, 1986 Print
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1954 Map of Glamis SE

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The Coachella Canal cuts a distinct industrial path through the arid landscape of Imperial County, flanked by a protective Levee as it moves water through the desert. This mid-century survey captures a stark environment dominated by shifting topography, including the Sand Hills and the East Sand Dunes. Infrastructure is sparse in this corridor, limited to vital crossings like Coachella Bridge No 1. A significant portion of the northeastern quadrant is defined by military activity, marked by the Naval Reservation Boundary and the designated Sand Hills Impact Range. The mapping reflects a period of hydraulic engineering and military expansion in the California desert, where the engineered canal provides a sharp contrast to the natural expanse of the Mesa and surrounding Sand Dunes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain