1957 Map of Alpine Butte

About this map

Alpine Butte rises sharply above the desert floor, anchoring a landscape defined by sparse water and early aviation infrastructure in the mid-1950s. The presence of the Antelope Valley Pilots Club Landing Field and several secondary Landing Strips reflects the region's importance to flight operations and navigation, bolstered by the Radio Range Sta. While the terrain is largely arid, Rock Creek provides a natural drainage feature near the base of the buttes. A rigid grid of survey roads and a prominent Telephone line underscore the systematic organization of this section of the High Desert during a period of steady utility expansion. This survey captures the area before modern development, marking landmarks such as Rocky Buttes and the elevation marker at Tom VABM 3259.