2012 Map of Ridgecrest North

About this map

Indian Wells Valley serves as the backdrop for this 2012 survey, dominated by the significant military footprint of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (Armitage Field). The map details the northern expansion of Ridgecrest and the residential and operational infrastructure of China Lake. Notable landmarks like the Kennedy Viewing Stands and the North Gate illustrate the intersection of civilian life and high-desert defense operations during this era. The layout shows a dense grid of streets such as Drummond Ave and Sydnor Ave transitioning into specialized military routes like Snort Bypass Rd. To the east, the arid landscape is punctuated by Mirror Lake, reflecting the unique hydrology of this Kern County region near the Sierra Nevada foothills.