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2012 Map of Tecoma

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tecoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tecoma sits at the center of this Great Basin landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Nevada-Utah border is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and prominent volcanic landmarks. To the north, the waters of Thousand Springs Creek flow past Jackson Siding and toward the Dake Reservoir, while Loray Wash cuts a distinct path through the western valley.

The southern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by significant elevation changes and deep incisions, including Bald Eagle Mountain and a series of rugged drainages such as Six Shooter Canyon and Regulator Canyon. Small points of human presence are scattered throughout this arid environment, evidenced by Tuttle, Pearson Ranch, and the Buel Post Office near Governors Spring, illustrating the isolated nature of ranching and railway life in this remote borderland.