2012 Map of Kelso

About this map

Kelso serves as the central hub for this High Desert landscape, situated where the Up RR cuts across the arid basin. The settlement is positioned at the meeting point of several desert thoroughfares, including Kelbaker Rd and Kelso Cima Rd. The topography is dominated by the Kelso Mountains to the northwest, peaking at Kelso Peak, while a complex drainage system of ephemeral desert streams, notably Kelso Wash and Cedar Wash, defines the lowlands. The presence of the Utility Access Rd running through the northern reaches suggests the ongoing industrial infrastructure required to support this remote Mojave environment. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of rail history and the natural desert terrain before the most recent decade of environmental changes.