1904 Map of Indio, 1910 Print
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1904 Map of Indio

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Southern Pacific R. R. tracks cut a diagonal path across the low-lying Coachella Valley, linking a string of rail-dependent settlements like Indio and Thermal during the early twentieth century. This survey, conducted just as the region began its transition toward intensive irrigation, depicts a landscape where the desert floor meets the steep ascent of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The map reveals the early industrial footprint of the area, including the Asbestos Mine on Pinyon Flat and the Garnet Queen Mine tucked into the rugged slopes near Santa Rosa Mt..


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1910
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 21.8 inches

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