1950 Map of Tecopa

About this map

Tecopa sits at the heart of this desert landscape, where the Amargosa River flows past Grimshaw Lake and the geothermal waters of Tecopa Hot Springs. The terrain is defined by the parallel ridges of the Resting Spring Range and the Nopah Range, separated by the broad expanse of Chicago Valley. This mid-century survey reveals an economy deeply rooted in mineral extraction, with numerous sites such as the Gunsight Mine, Noonday Mine, and Western Talc Mine scattered throughout the hills. Transportation history is etched into the earth here, showing the route of the Old Spanish Trail crossing through Emigrant Pass, while a Dismantled Railroad follows the river corridor, marking the end of an earlier industrial era. Further south, Mine Camp serves as a secondary settlement near Tecopa Pass, illustrating the localized clusters of activity that once supported these remote operations.