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2018 Map of Tecoma

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tecoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tecoma sits at the western edge of the Tecoma Valley, a high desert landscape straddling the Nevada-Utah state line and the Elko and Box Elder county boundaries. The terrain to the east is defined by the steep rises of the Pilot Range, where peaks like Bald Eagle Mtn and Copper Mtn dominate the skyline. Drainages such as Thousand Springs Cr and Loray Wash cut through the arid flats, reflecting the seasonal hydrology of this Great Basin environment.

Several smaller volcanic and geological formations provide landmarks throughout the area, including Rhyolite Butte, Black Butte, and the uniquely named The Nipple. To the south, a series of deeply etched canyons like Six Shooter Canyon, Regulator Canyon, and Fat Woman Canyon offer a glimpse into the erosion patterns along the mountain flanks. Isolated water sources like Governors Spring suggest the critical importance of reliable water in this historically remote high-altitude corridor.