1941 Map of Toro Peak

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The Coachella Valley unfolds across this 1941 survey, showing the early footprints of desert communities before their mid-century transformation into major resort destinations. Significant ranching and early residential sites like Rancho Mirage, Palm Village, and Indian Wells are linked by the Southern Pacific railroad and the Whitewater River. The map captures the rugged transition from the valley floor up into the San Bernardino National Forest, where high-altitude landmarks such as Toro Peak and Santa Rosa Mountain dominate the skyline.