1965 Map of Palo Verde

About this map

The Palo Verde Valley is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the C-28 Canal, Rannells Drain, and numerous other numbered waterways that transformed this desert landscape into productive land. Settled near the border of Riverside and Imperial counties, the community of Palo Verde serves as a local hub near the Palo Verde Lagoon. The era's focus on water management is evident in the presence of the Flume and various Storage Bins scattered across the valley floor.