Brawley has served as an agricultural center in California’s Imperial Valley since the early 20th century. The city lies in the irrigated low desert beside the New River, south of the Salton Sea, where farms work through a long, hot growing season. Its street grid and economy reflect the influence of rail connections, agriculture and cross-border trade with Mexico. Each November, the Cattle Call Rodeo brings professional rodeo events and a parade, continuing local cattle-country traditions. Brawley also helps explain the Imperial Valley’s heavily managed water system, with farming sustained by irrigation from the Colorado River. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on the Imperial Valley.
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