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1958 Map of Thousand Palms

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Thousand Palms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Joshua Tree National Monument and the Little San Bernardino Mountains dominate the northern landscape, where the Colorado River Aqueduct tunnels through the desert terrain. This mid-century survey documents the developing corridor between the high desert and the Coachella Valley, centered around Desert Hot Springs and the growing Cathedral City. The area is characterized by a mix of early resort life and agricultural ranching, featuring landmarks such as Two Bunch Palms, Seven Palms Ranch, and the Thunderbird Country Club.

Infrastructure for water and transportation is prominent, from the Coachella Canal to the Southern Pacific railroad line passing through Rimlon and Edom. Large tracts of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation are clearly delineated, intersecting with the burgeoning mid-century grid of Ramon Road and Dillon Road. The map captures the specific desert ecology of the era, noting groves like Pushawalla Palms and Hidden Palms alongside the Whitewater River.