1904 Map of Indio

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The Southern Pacific R. R. cuts a diagonal line across the Conchilla Desert in this 1904 survey, linking early rail settlements like Indio and Coachella before the region's agricultural boom. The map captures a transitional landscape where the arid Conchilla Valley meets the rising slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. Notable tribal lands including the Cabezon Indian Res. and Augustin Indian Res. are clearly delineated near the rail corridor, while the lower desert floor reaches toward the Salton Basin, marked by unique water features like Agua Dulce and Figtree John.