2021 Map of Lone Butte

About this map

Ridgecrest sits at the western edge of this desert landscape, where the urban grid meets the open reaches of the Indian Wells Valley. This 2021 survey illustrates the interface between modern municipal development and the high desert terrain of the Mojave Desert. The topography is dominated by the Argus Range in the northeast and the isolated rising of Lone Butte near the center. Transport and infrastructure define the area's layout, with a network of access roads including Magazine Rd, Tare Access Rd, and Court Access Rd cutting across the alluvial fans. To the east, the terrain descends into the Salt Wells Valley, while the southern section is bisected by Trona Rd and Randsburg Wash Rd. The map also captures specialized industrial or research footprints indicated by markers like Pilot Plant Rd and the water feature at Lark Seep.