1957 Map of Seeley

About this map

The irrigated landscape of the Imperial Valley defines this 1957 survey, where a massive network of canals and drains like Elder Drain and Rice Drain support intensive agriculture. Central to the region is the community of Seeley, situated along the San Diego and Arizona Eastern railroad and the New River. The map captures a period of significant military presence, prominently featuring the Naval Auxiliary Air Station and an extensive Naval Reservation to the northwest. Rural life is evidenced by local education landmarks such as Lantana School and Westside School, while the southern reaches show the Silsbee School (Aband). Water management and recreation intersect at the Sunbeam Recreation Area surrounding Sunbeam Lake, highlighting the transformation of the desert through controlled water resources like Bullhead Slough.