1957 Map of Palm Springs

About this map

The Agua Caliente Indian Reservation encompasses a vast portion of this desert landscape, where the growing urban grid of Palm Springs meets the steep eastern slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The map reveals a post-war mid-century community in transition, showing the expansion of residential streets such as Ramon Road and Sunny Dunes Road alongside established institutions like the Katherine Finchy Sch and Francis S Stevens Sch. Notable recreational and infrastructure landmarks include the Polo Grounds and the Palm Springs Municipal Airport on the valley floor.