1959 Map of Jacumba

About this map

Jacumba sits at the southern edge of this desert landscape, situated where the San Diego and Arizona Eastern railroad tracks wind through the Jacumba Valley. The mapping from 1959 reveals a rugged terrain defined by the Carrizo Gorge and the sharp peaks of the Ko-Pah Mountains. Along the international Boundary, the map details a network of springs and water sources critical to this arid environment, including Bankhead Springs and Arsenic Spring. Farther north, the expanse of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park dominates the topography, punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Table Mtn and Round Mtn. For historians and researchers, the inclusion of rail-related features like the Dubber Spur and various tunnels provides a clear picture of the technical challenges faced by transportation routes navigating the steep canyons and flats of eastern San Diego County before the modern era.