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Loading map...1952 Map of Ripley
USGS Topo · Published 1953About this map
The irrigated desert landscape of the Palo Verde Valley comes into sharp focus through the extensive network of canals and drains managed for agriculture. Settlements like Ripley and Nicholls Warm Springs anchor the southern reaches of this grid, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves the local economy. The mapping reflects a period of mid-century infrastructure expansion, marked by the presence of Blythe Airport and specialized sites such as the Neighbors Community Farm Center and Radio Sta KYOR.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.6 inches
Editions of this 1952 Ripley Map
3 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain