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1955 Map of Salton Sea
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1955 Map of Salton Sea

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The Salton Sea and its surrounding desert basins dominate this mid-century landscape, revealing a complex network of agricultural irrigation and industrial extraction. In the southeast, the intensely farmed Imperial Valley is visible via the West Side Main Canal and Coachella Canal, while the Colorado River marks the eastern boundary. The map captures a difficult period of modern history, documenting the locations of the Parker Alien Reception Center Unit No 1 and its sister units on the Colorado River Indian Reservation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions32.32 x 24.08 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain