1957 Map of Palm Springs

About this map

The Agua Caliente Indian Reservation dominates this desert landscape, where the burgeoning city of Palm Springs meets the steep eastern slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. Urban growth is documented in various stages, showing the expansion of residential streets such as Tachevah Drive and Sunny Dunes Road alongside established civic infrastructure like the Katherine Finchy Sch and the Palm Springs Municipal Airport. To the west, the map transitions into the protected wilderness of San Jacinto State Park and the San Bernardino National Forest, where steep canyons like Chino Canyon and Tacheva Canyon descend toward the valley floor. Notable water features, including Tahquitz Falls and Andreas Falls, provide a stark contrast to the arid valley, while the Southern Pacific railroad corridor and the Whitewater River define the northern and eastern boundaries of the settled area.