1956 Map of Kane Spring NW

About this map

Arid desert landscapes in the mid-1950s define this portion of Imperial County, marked by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems including Arroyo Salada and the multi-branched Tule Wash. The terrain is characterized by shifting Sand Dunes and the prominent VABM Soda benchmark, situated near the western edge of the Salton Sea Test Base. The map reveals a reliance on subterranean water sources in this harsh environment, noting both a Spring (Alkali) and a specific Artesian Well located south of the main dune field. A long Levee cuts through the northeast, likely a remnant of flood control efforts near the Salton Sink. A solitary Jeep Trail provides the only evidence of vehicular passage across the western flats, illustrating the isolation of this corner of the Colorado Desert before modern expansion.