1986 Map of Fort Irwin

About this map

Fort Irwin serves as the central hub of this High Desert landscape, situated within the expansive Fort Irwin Military Reservation during the mid-1980s. The topographic detail reveals a landscape heavily modified for military training and operations, featuring a complex of Helipads, a dedicated Heliport, and various Observation Towers overlooking the arid terrain. To the east, Bicycle Lake and the adjacent Bicycle Lake Army Airfield define the lowland geography, protected by a series of Levees. The map captures the infrastructure of the base at this time, including a Sanitary Disposal Site and a Picnic Area, contrasting the functional requirements of a military installation with the natural features of Coyote Canyon. Remote 4wd tracks and a solitary Gravel Pit indicate the logistical reach across the Mojave's dry washes and ridges.