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1958 Map of Seven Palms Valley, 1973 Print
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1958 Map of Seven Palms Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Desert Hot Springs serves as the primary hub of activity on this mid-century survey, showing its grid extending toward the foothills of the Little San Bernardino Mts. The map reveals a land transition from the high peaks of Joshua Tree National Monument down into the arid floor of the Coachella Valley. Critical water infrastructure, most notably the Colorado River Aqueduct, snakes across the northern canyons, including Long Canyon, illustrating the engineering required to support desert settlement. Along the valley floor, the development of numerous guest ranches and resorts like Two Bunch Palms, Miracle Hill, and B Bar H Ranch highlights the era’s burgeoning recreation economy. Toward the southern edge, the map identifies natural landmarks such as Willow Hole and Morongo Wash, showing the drainage patterns through the Indio Hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain