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1960 Map of Tecate

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Tecate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The United States Mexico border defines the southern edge of this landscape, where the international boundary line cuts across the high ridges of Tecate Peak. At the base of these mountains, the settlement of Tecate sits adjacent to the Customhouse, serving as a critical point of transit between California and Baja California. Infrastructure for water and transport is a prominent theme, evidenced by the San Diego City Conduit winding through the northern hills near Dulzura Summit, utilizing a complex system of tunnels, siphons, and a flume.

Further east, the rural community at Barrett Junction is situated near the Barrett School, where Cottonwood Creek and Potrero Creek converge. The historical movement of people through this area is preserved in the path of the Old Stage Route, which skirts the base of Potrero Peak and Grapevine Canyon. These markers of early 20th-century development reflect the strategic importance of this borderland region's natural passes and water resources.