Old Maps of China Lake, Ridgecrest for Academic Research

Study the evolution of China Lake with 9 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how China Lake has changed over the decades.


China Lake, Ridgecrest maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Searles Lake
    1915 Map of Searles Lake
    1915 Searles Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1953 Map of Ridgecrest, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ridgecrest, 1955 Print
    1953 Ridgecrest
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Trona
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Trona
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Trona
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1973 Map of Ridgecrest North, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Ridgecrest North, 1976 Print
    1973 Ridgecrest North
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1993 Map of Ridgecrest
    1993 Map of Ridgecrest
    1993 Ridgecrest
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, Pioneer Point, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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