1956 Map of Indio
USGS Topo · Published 1973About this map
The Coachella Valley landscape in the mid-1950s is defined by a sophisticated water management system and expanding agricultural and civic infrastructure. The Coachella Canal and Whitewater River are joined by an intricate network of drainage and storm channels like Storm Water Channel and Wasteway No 3, enabling the growth of Indio, Coachella, and Thermal. This survey highlights the local prominence of education and public services, featuring numerous campuses from the Andrew Jackson School to the Coachella Valley Union High School. The intersection of traditional tribal lands at the Cabezon Indian Reservation and Augustine Indian Reservation with commercial assets like the Southern Pacific railroad and the County Fairground reflects a region in transition. The presence of the USDA Farm further underscores the area's specialized desert agricultural economy during this era.
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Editions of this 1956 Indio Map
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Historical Maps of Indio Through Time
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