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Loading map...1953 Map of Ridgecrest
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
China Lake and Ridgecrest serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century desert landscape, illustrating the rapid expansion of military and civilian infrastructure within the Indian Wells Valley. The map detail reveals a specialized community revolving around the Naval Reservation Boundary, where Armitage Field and various administrative buildings like the Administration Bldg sit adjacent to local schools such as Burroughs High Sch and Vieweg Sch.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 21.8 inches
Editions of this 1953 Ridgecrest Map
4 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain