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2018 Map of East of Kingston Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Kingston Range dominates the northern reaches of this map, marking a transition point between the higher elevations and the broader expanse of the Mojave Desert to the south. Transportation through this arid landscape is defined by the prominent Excelsior Mine Rd, which traverses the terrain from the northwest towards the southern boundaries of the quadrangle. This road reflects the region's enduring connection to mineral extraction and desert access routes.

Further south, the landscape opens into Shadow Valley, where the drainage of Kingston Wash snakes across the basin floor. To the east, the rising slopes of the Mesquite Mountains provide a natural boundary, creating a corridor of travel and drainage that has historically shaped movement through this section of San Bernardino County. The network of local routes like Co 20918 Rd connects these topographical features, illustrating the modern management of this high-desert environment.