The Mojave Desert terrain of Kern County dominates this 2018 survey, centered on the strategic installations of Edwards Air Force Base. The landscape is characterized by the expansive dry lake beds and the specialized infrastructure required for aerospace testing. Military facilities, including Edwards Air Force Auxiliary North Base, are connected by a network of service roads such as N Base Rd and Hospital Rd. This edition reflects the modern boundaries of the government reservation, tracing the transition from the open desert floor to the technical installations of the base. The presence of Mercury Blvd indicates the organized layout of the interior base operations, providing a detailed look at the geographic context of one of the country's most significant flight test centers.
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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