2012 Map of Jacumba

About this map

The Jacumba Mountains define this high desert border region, where early 21st-century infrastructure follows the paths of 20th-century pioneers. The settlement of Jacumba sits near the southern edge of the sheet, while the remnant paths of Old Highway 80 and several critical rail sidings trace the challenging landscape. Significant engineering is evident along the Carrizo Gorge, including Tunnel Fifteen Spur and Carrizo Gorge Siding, markers of the San Diego and Arizona Railway heritage. From the McCain Valley in the west to Dos Cabezas in the northeast, the map reveals a terrain punctuated by desert springs like Camp Sizzle Spring and prominent peaks such as Mount Tule and Gray Mountain. These landmarks provided essential navigation and water for travelers crossing between the Jacumba Valley and the deeper desert reaches.