Desolation Peak is the mountain where Duluoz acts as fire lookout.
San Francisco is the heart of the Beat movement and backdrop for most of the novel.
Mount Hozomeen is a neighboring mountain to Desolation Peak, and a metaphor for the Void of the universe.
Old Jack is another mountain within view of Desolation Peak.
Chinatown is one of Duluoz's favorite places to wander and search for like-minded hipsters.
Mexico City is Duluoz's second favorite place after San.....
