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1956 Map of Wiest

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Alamo River snakes through a highly organized agricultural landscape in this 1950s survey of the Imperial Valley. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure essential to the region's desert farming, with alphabetically named channels like the Nectarine Lateral Drain, Nutmeg Lateral Drain, and Maple Lateral Drain defining the grid. The settlement of Wiest sits near the center, supported by local institutions like the Mulberry School. Along the western edge, the Imperial Waterfowl Management Area and a series of Duck Ponds provide a distinct contrast to the surrounding fields. The presence of the Southern Pacific railroad line and various family-named roads, such as Blair Road and Brownell Road, illustrates the mid-century transportation and shipping routes that connected these rural farming communities to broader markets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain