2015 Map of Alpine Butte

About this map

Alpine Butte and Rocky Buttes rise above the high desert floor in this detailed 2015 study of the eastern reaches of Lancaster and Palmdale. The landscape is defined by the rigid grid of the Antelope Valley, where arterial roads like E Lancaster Blvd and E Avenue H intersect at precise mile intervals. This survey illustrates the modern transition from urban clusters to the open Mojave Desert, where the ephemeral drainage of Rock Cr cuts through the arid terrain. The map captures the organized expansion of these desert cities, showing the intricate network of residential streets such as Graphic St and E Pillsbury St as they push into the surrounding basins and foothills. It is a clear record of the region’s topography before further 21st-century development.