2015 Map of Rogers Lake North

About this map

Rogers Lake dominates this arid landscape, its dry bed appearing as a massive light-colored expanse within the high Mojave Desert. This 2015 survey details the specialized infrastructure of the Edwards Air Force Base, including the Edwards Air Force Auxiliary North Base along the northern perimeter. The map illustrates a strictly functional grid of military and service roads, such as Hospital Rd, N Base Rd, and N Mercury Blvd, which cut across the desert floor to support aerospace operations. The presence of significant Silt deposits at the northeastern edge of the playa suggests the complex hydrological processes of this closed basin. This sheet is particularly useful for understanding the modern footprint of one of the nation's most critical flight test centers and the unique terrain that makes its missions possible.