1956 Map of Kramer

About this map

Boron and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this mid-century survey, illustrating a landscape defined by industrial extraction and military expansion. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR cuts across the northern edge of the sheet, serving the mineral interests at the Clay Plant and the nearby town of Kramer. The vast expanse of Edwards Air Force Base occupies the central portion of the map, marked by numerous observation towers, flight test ranges, and targets scattered across the arid flats. To the west, the former settlement of Rich (Site) sits near the county line, while the southern reaches descend into the Mirage Valley beneath the Shadow Mountains. Prominent volcanic and erosional features like Haystack Butte, Leuhman Ridge, and the Red Buttes provide vertical relief in an area otherwise characterized by extensive Dry Lakes and numerous mining prospects.