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1955 Map of Kingston Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Kingston Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Kingston Range dominates this mid-century survey of northeastern San Bernardino County, where high desert peaks descend into the broad Valjean Valley. Mining activity defines the human presence in this arid landscape, from the Kingston Tunnel near the western slopes to the Eastern Star Mine and the Shadow Min Mine further east. These sites, accompanied by various shafts and prospects, indicate a localized industry focused on the mineral-rich veins of the Shadow Mts.

Water sources are scarce and critical, represented by named points like Kingston Spring and the curiously titled Coyote Holes. Movement through the terrain is largely dictated by the natural drainage of Kingston Wash, which cuts across the valley floor. The map records a moment before major modern development, documenting the remote roads and family-named landmarks such as Porcupine Tank that served the area's prospectors and early desert travelers.