Seeley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California.

Seeley is located 7.5 miles (12 km) west of El Centro.

[4] The name honors Henry Seeley, an early developer of Imperial County.

[4] Seeley is one of the oldest established communities in Imperial County, tracing its history back to the early years of the 20th century.

It was originally established as a stage stop on the shores of the now dead Blue Lake.

NAF El Centro, the winter home of the Blue Angels, was built adjacent to Seeley in 1946.

Bordered on the west by the New River, Seeley sits astride the Imperial Fault and above what was once the basin of the "Blue Lake".

This area has a large amount of sunshine year-round due to its stable descending air and high pressure.

[9] Federally, Seeley is in California's 25th congressional district, represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz.

1008 YUHA WELL - Known as Santa Rosa de Las Lajas (Flat Rocks), this site was used on March 8, 1774 by the Anza Exploring Expedition, opening the land route from Sonora, Mexico, to Alta California.

On December 11 to 15, 1775, the three divisions of Anza's colonizing expedition used this first good watering spot beyond the Colorado River on the way from Sonora to San Francisco.