2021 Map of Kingston Spring

About this map

Kingston Spring provides a critical water source in this arid corner of the Mojave Desert, marking a vital point for travelers navigating the desert interior. The landscape is defined by the high terrain of the Shadow Mountains to the east and the Silurian Hills to the southwest, framing the broad alluvial expanse of the Valjean Valley. These landforms dictate the passage of CO 20555 Rd, which winds through the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. The map highlights the vast, open character of the San Bernardino County backcountry, where the presence of a named spring often determined the location of historic encampments or transit routes across the basin-and-range topography.