
The Mojave Desert terrain of Kern County is the primary setting for this 2022 survey, dominated by significant military installations. The landscape is defined by the expansive presence of Edwards Air Force Base and the Edwards Air Force Auxiliary North Base, highlighting the region's importance for aerospace and defense operations. Ground-level infrastructure supporting these bases is visible through a specialized road network, including the diagonal path of Mercury Blvd, N Base Rd, and Hospital Rd. This survey captures a modern look at the highly controlled and sparsely populated desert environment, where the grid of public land surveys meets the utilitarian needs of high-tech aviation testing grounds.
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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