1957 Map of Rancho Mirage

About this map

Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert occupy the desert floor as expanding mid-century settlements, positioned where the valley floor meets the steep ascent of the Santa Rosa Mountains. This survey reveals a landscape of rapid transition, where the planned streets of the College Of The Desert and local golf courses contrast sharply with the untamed canyons of the San Bernardino National Forest to the south. The arid hydrology of the region is traced through the Whitewater River course and a series of rugged drainages like Cat Creek, Dead Indian Creek, and Ebbens Creek.