1997 Map of Jacumba

About this map

The high desert borderlands near Jacumba are defined by the convergence of steep mountain ranges and the international boundary. This area, largely preserved within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, illustrates the difficult engineering required for transportation through the Carrizo Gorge. The San Diego & Arizona Eastern RR winds through the canyons, passing the Goat Canyon area with its notable topography. Human settlement is concentrated in the southern portion of the map, where the Airport and local landmarks like Bankhead Springs and Dos Cabezas sit near the Mexico border. Water remains a critical and named resource in this arid landscape, evidenced by numerous locations such as Arsenic Spring, Iron Spring, and Tule Lake. The mapping of varied terrain from Gray Mountain to the In-Ko-Pah Mountains highlights the geologic complexity that historically challenged early rail and road development.