Talk:Imperial Valley (California)

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"Another unique feature of the Imperial Valley is the New River, which flows from south to north..." Why is this unique? As the article stands, it seems to imply that it's rare for rivers to flow from south to north, which is of course ridiculous. 143.252.80.110 10:36, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

The Nile runs from south to north. abelson 13:39, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, It's pretty weird...where I live, whenever it rains water flows north instead of south (but that's probably because we are in a valey.?) Daniel 08.21.06

Also the New River is only one of two rivers that flow South to North in the Valley. There is also the Alamo River. Both are for all intents and purposes drainage ditches. The only interesting bit about the New River, is that it was formed in the 1905 flood that also formed the Salton Sea. -Flynwill

[edit] Imperial Valley and Salton Sea Basin

Is there any distinction? Aren't they simply two names for the same thing? Or...??? Tmangray 01:36, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Map request

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This article could use a locator map, and perhaps a map showing major features on top of the satellite photo. -- Beland (talk) 19:09, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Expansion

I rated this article as "start" class, because it seems to be missing information like:

• Population
• Major crops and economic activity
• Government - municipalities, counties, etc.
• Controversies over water rights

-- Beland (talk) 19:14, 29 January 2008 (UTC)