Niland, CA
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- -142 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located just southeast of the Salton Sea in Imperial County, Niland is a quiet desert community with deep roots in the valley's agricultural boom. Originally founded as a railroad stop called Old Beach, developers eventually renamed it after the fertile Nile River basin, hoping early irrigation projects would turn the area into a desert oasis. You can still spot this Egyptian theme on street signs like Luxor and Memphis. Today, it offers a rustic, slow-paced lifestyle and serves as a jumping-off point for exploring nearby desert landmarks like Salvation Mountain.
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