2015 Map of Ridgecrest North

About this map

China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (Armitage Field) dominates this portion of the Indian Wells Valley, illustrating the intersection of military infrastructure and the high desert environment. The expansive facility sits adjacent to the residential and commercial streets of Ridgecrest and the housing areas of China Lake, where roads like Iwo Jima Rd and Nimitz Ave reflect the area's naval heritage. To the east, the landscape transitions into the Mojave Desert, marked by the seasonal waters of Mirror Lake and the dry bed of China Lake. This map captures a significant concentration of specialized transit routes, including the Snort Bypass Rd and various range access corridors that stretch north toward the Kern and San Bernardino county line. The grid system of Ridgecrest shows the developed footprint of the community as it stood in the mid-2010s, contrasting sharply with the open alkaline flats and desert basins to the north.