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2021 Map of Westmorland West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Westmorland West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The southern shoreline of the Salton Sea meets the engineered landscapes of the Imperial Valley in this modern survey. The map document's the intricate hydraulic system of the region, featuring an extensive network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure including the Vail Canal, Vail Drain, and several New River tributaries. The layout of the land is defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads such as Bannister Rd, Walker Rd, and Andre Rd, which support the intensive farming operations characteristic of this low-elevation desert basin.

At the eastern edge of the survey, the settlement of Westmorland serves as a focal point along W Main St, while the small locality of Fondo is positioned near the northern boundary. The density of named laterals, such as Trifolium Lateral Fourteen and Vail Lateral Five, illustrates the human effort required to manage water in this arid environment. This map captures the precise intersection of natural desert depressions and the sophisticated irrigation projects that transformed the valley into a productive agricultural hub.