1956 Map of Plaster City NW

About this map

The Fish Creek Mountains dominate the western landscape of this mid-century survey, rising sharply above the expansive flats of West Mesa. This arid region of Imperial County is defined by its military and industrial utility during the post-war era, notably containing the Carrizo Naval Impact Area Reservation. A long Mining Railroad cuts a straight path across the desert floor toward the mountains, while the historic Old Overland Stage Road traces the southern boundary, offering a glimpse into the earlier transportation networks that once crossed this difficult terrain. Small settlements like Barrett and drainage features such as Carrizo Wash provide essential landmarks in an otherwise stark environment of alluvial fans and desert scrub.