Fort Irwin serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the military footprint and the natural arid environment converge. The base's infrastructure is prominently displayed, featuring the extensive street grid with names like Normandy Dr, Bastogne St, and Alvord Dr. Significant landmarks include the Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, situated adjacent to the dry bed of Bicycle Lake, illustrating the strategic use of flat desert basins for aviation. The terrain is defined by the stark features of the Mojave Desert, where the elevation changes lead into Coyote Canyon. A dense network of perimeter and access roads such as Goldstone Rd and Outer Loop Rd outlines the transition from the concentrated residential and administrative areas of the fort to the expansive training grounds and natural washes.
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1933 · Avawatz Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Alvord Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Lane Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Goldstone Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Tiefort Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Goldstone Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Tiefort Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Alvord Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500