1957 Map of Heber

About this map

Calexico and Heber dominate this mid-century landscape in the Imperial Valley, revealing an intricate irrigation system that transformed the Yuha Desert. The map documents a strictly managed hydraulic economy, defined by the All American Canal and an expansive network of laterals and drains named after flowers and trees, such as the Dahlia Canal and Eucalyptus Canal. This infrastructure supports the agricultural settlements of Mount Signal and specialized sites like the Labor Camp.