1967 Map of Tecoma

About this map

Southern Pacific railroad tracks bisect the high desert of the Tecoma Valley on this 1967 survey, tracing a path through a landscape of remote ranching outposts and mining prospects. The settlement of Tecoma and the nearby Cem cemetery anchor the valley floor, while further south, the Pilot Range rises sharply with peaks like Bald Eagle Mtn and Copper Mtn. The map reveals several historic locations noted as sites, including Tuttle (Site) and Buell (Site), suggesting the movement of early pioneers and miners through the region's canyons. Water remains a critical and named resource in this arid terrain, marked by Dake Reservoir, Thousand Springs Creek, and several family-named wells such as Stockberger Well. The geography is defined by its deep drainages, from Fat Woman Canyon to Six Shooter Canyon, and unusual formations like The Nipple and Crystal Cave.