2012 Map of Oasis

About this map

Oasis and its surrounding agricultural grid sit at the western edge of the Coachella Valley, where the desert meets the rising waters of the Salton Sea. This 2012 landscape is defined by its transition from irrigated farmland to the desert shoreline. The map documents a network of named washes, including Garner Wash and Travertine Palms Wash, which drain the arid highlands toward the basin. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the residential layouts of Coolidge Springs and Salton Sea Beach appear as organized developments along the shore, with Fish Spring marking a specific point of interest. Transportation is anchored by the long diagonal of Highway 86, passing near the geological landmark of Travertine Rock. The irrigation infrastructure, such as the Oasis Lateral, illustrates the engineering required to sustain this desert community.