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1956 Map of Wiest

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Alamo River meanders through this portion of the Imperial Valley, defining a landscape of intensive desert irrigation. A dense network of engineered waterways, including the Vail Supply Canal and alphabetical and botanical systems like the Nectarine Lateral Drain, Narcissus Lateral Drain, and Magnolia Lateral Drain, reveals the transformation of this arid region into productive farmland. The map captures small rural centers such as Wiest and Butters, alongside local institutions like the Mulberry School. Along the river's western banks, the Imperial Waterfowl Management Area and Wiest Lake show the importance of water management for both agriculture and conservation. Family-named landmarks such as Gieselmann Lake and a grid of roads including Blair Road and Brownell Road provide valuable geographic markers for those tracing the development and land-use patterns of the mid-20th-century California desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain