1953 Map of Ridgecrest
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
China Lake Naval Reservation dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military and scientific expansion in the High Desert during the early Cold War. The nascent community of Ridgecrest is depicted with a growing network of local schools, including Burroughs High Sch, Grove Sch, and Monroe Sch, as well as essential facilities like Ridgecrest Hospital and the Davis Airport. The aviation footprint is centered on Armitage Field, while the Administration Bldg and Hosp mark the operational core of the naval base.
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