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1947 Map of Red Buttes, 1964 Print
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1947 Map of Red Buttes

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Muroc Army Airfield Military Reservation dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century landscape, a territory defined by high desert topography and military surveillance. Compiled by the Army Map Service just after the war, the sheet highlights several strategic vantage points including an Observation tower and various survey stations positioned atop the arid elevations. The terrain transitions from the open flats of the Mojave Desert into the prominent ridges of the Shadow Mountains to the south. Notable geological formations such as Red Buttes and Hay Stack Butte serve as primary landmarks in this sparsely developed area, reflecting the region's role in aerospace testing and military training during the early Cold War era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 28.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain