
Leuhman Ridge rises as a prominent central spine in this section of the Mojave Desert, surrounded by the wide desert floor and specialized naming conventions reflecting the aerospace and mineral heritage of the region. Localized settlements like Rich and Silt appear near the northern edge of the survey, while the landscape is punctuated by distinct geological features such as the Mound. The transportation network is notably defined by roads with celestial and industrial names, including Mercury Blvd and Mars Blvd. Along the northeastern corner, the historic Twenty Mule Team Rd follows the border between Kern and San Bernardino Counties, tracing the path of the famous mineral haulage routes that once connected remote mining operations to the railhead.
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1915 · Searles Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1937 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Rogers Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Rogers Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Castle Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Castle Butte
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1947 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Johannesburg SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1947 · Rich
USGS Topo · 1:24,000