Field notes, v1458
Page 175
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Longhurst 1939 Itinerary Aug. 9 Kingston Canyon, 7000 ft., where we stopped for more supplies, gasoline and lunch. Then we drove on E and turned SW off the Hwy. along the E base of the Torrible Mts., into the Big Smoky Valley. We traveled in this direction to the mouth of Kingston Canyon which we turned up and made camp at the public camp ground. The country about here is typical of the surrounding Nev. Mts. The canyon has a rather steep gradient and the walls are steep and the floor of the canyon is from 100-300 yds. wide about here. Kingston Cr. is from 6-8 ft. wide and carries a good flow of water. Along the Cr., there is dense growth of birch, wild roses, and smaller shrubs. The floor of the canyon is mainly covered by Artemesia tridentata and Chrysostomus. The walls are covered by Juniperus occidentalis, Pinus monophylla and occasional groves of Populus tremuloides. Considerable water cress grows along the course of the stream. The main purpose of this camp