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2015 Map of Kramer Junction

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kramer Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kramer Junction stands as a pivotal crossroads in the High Desert, where major transportation routes bisect the arid landscape. The settlement of Kramer and the nearby Kramer Cemetery provide a focal point for local history within the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert. The map reveals a structured grid of residential streets east of the junction, including Cameo St and Apache Ave, contrasting with the more sparse, industrial-leaning north.

Evidence of the area's logistical importance is found at the Boron 4 Airstrip and the historically significant 20 Mule Team Rd, reflecting the legacy of desert hauling and regional transit. To the south, the topography rises into the Kramer Hills, providing a natural boundary to the level plains. This 2015 survey captures the specific balance of transit infrastructure and small-scale desert habitation characteristic of this San Bernardino County outpost.