2012 Map of Kingston Peak

About this map

Kingston Peak dominates the high desert landscape of San Bernardino County in this 2012 topographic record. The map reveals an arid environment defined by dramatic elevation changes and a network of seasonal watercourses. Kingston Wash flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as the primary drainage for the area's complex desert floor. This modern survey, compiled from National Hydrography and Elevation datasets, also identifies Porcupine Tank in the northern reaches, a vital water point in this dry interior. The topography here suggests a place largely untouched by major development, where the natural landforms of the Mojave Desert dictate the movement of both water and any prospective travelers.