1957 Map of Palm Springs

About this map

The Agua Caliente Indian Reservation dominates this 1950s landscape, illustrating the complex checkerboard of tribal lands and the developing city of Palm Springs. The urban footprint, significantly expanded by 1980 revisions shown in purple, centers on major thoroughfares like Alejo Road and Ramon Road, while the western edge is defined by the steep rises of Chino Canyon and the San Jacinto Wilderness. Community infrastructure of the mid-century is well-documented through numerous educational sites such as Katherine Finchy Sch and Cahuilla Sch. The map records the intersection of tourism and geography at Tahquitz Falls and the Palm Springs Municipal Airport, alongside natural features like the Whitewater River and Andreas Canyon that define the floor of the Coachella Valley.