2015 Map of Kingston Peak

About this map

Kingston Peak dominates the northern skyline of this 2015 survey, serving as a prominent landmark within the Kingston Range. This corner of the Mojave Desert is defined by a landscape of extreme relief and drainage networks that gather into the Kingston Wash in the south. The distribution of water sources like Porcupine Tank and Coyote Holes highlights the critical, sparse hydrology of this arid environment, where such features historically dictated travel routes and survival. Surveyed in the early 21st century, the map documents the unchanged character of these high-altitude desert peaks and the vast alluvial fans that spill toward the valley floors, providing a high-resolution view of a region where the geology and elevation remain the primary features of interest.