1955 Map of Mecca
USGS Topo · Published 1973About this map
The settlement of Mecca serves as the focal point for this desert landscape, situated at the edge of the Salton Sea just after mid-century. This survey highlights an environment defined by water management and ancestral lands, where the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation and Cabezon Indian Reservation cover significant portions of the valley floor. The vital role of irrigation in this arid basin is evident through the extensive Coachella Canal, numerous Duck Ponds, and a complex system of levees designed to direct the Whitewater River and manage seasonal storm flows.
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Editions of this 1955 Mecca Map
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Historical Maps of Mecca Through Time
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