1954 Map of Midway Well

About this map

The United States Mexico border defines the southern edge of this arid landscape, where desert reclamation and international boundaries converge. The All American Canal cuts a prominent line across the territory, supported by a system of hydraulic engineering including a Siphon, Flume, and Levee to manage water flow through the desert. These water works are vital to the surrounding agricultural research sites, specifically Experimental Farm No 1 and Experimental Farm No 2, which appear as isolated outposts of cultivation against the neighboring East Mesa Sand Dunes.