Rogers Lake, a dry lake bed defined by vast stretches of Silt, dominates the landscape of this portion of Kern County. This 2012 survey illustrates the expanse of this natural playa and its integration into the critical defense infrastructure of the region. The map shows the boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base and the more specific Edwards Air Force Auxiliary North Base situated along the northern reaches of the lake. The terrain is notably level, a characteristic that made the area historically significant for military flight testing and aerospace development. Roads and runways intersect the basin, reflecting the specialized utility of the desert floor for large-scale operations.
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1915 · Searles Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1937 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Rogers Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Rogers Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Castle Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Fluhr
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Castle Butte
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1947 · Rich
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Desert Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000