1956 Map of Oasis

About this map

The Torres Martinez Indian Reservation occupies much of this landscape in the mid-1950s, where the irrigated agricultural patterns of Oasis meet the arid margins of the Salton Sea. At an elevation of 235 feet below sea level, the map reveals a complex water management system essential for desert life, documented through numerous Wells, Artesian Wells, and a Gaging Station. Civic and utility infrastructure is concentrated near the community of Oasis, including the Oasis Sch, a State Fire Control Sta, and a State Highway Maintenance Sta. To the south and west, the terrain rises sharply into the Santa Rosa Mountains and the protected lands of Anza-Borrego State Park. Notable natural and historical markers like Travertine Rock and Fish Springs sit along the shoreline, highlighting the geological and cultural significance of this Coachella Valley basin.