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2012 Map of Kingston

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kingston sits at the base of the eastern Toiyabe Range, where high-desert canyons meet the Big Smoky Valley. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water and ranching, with Kingston Creek and Bowman Creek providing the lifeblood for the Triple T Ranch and Bowman Ranch. The settlement layout includes several residential streets like Toquima Way and Jefferson Dr, reflecting the area's development as a local hub for those working the land or the nearby industrial sites.

Evidence of the region's mining heritage is found at the Victorine Mill, situated near the mouth of Kingston Canyon. Local history is further preserved at the Kingston Cemetery, while the presence of the Kingston Landing Strip speaks to the logistical realities of this Great Basin environment. The map details numerous canyon routes, including Santa Fe Canyon and Blakeley Canyon, which serve as natural corridors through the steep terrain.