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1992 Map of Rogers Lake North

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Rogers Lake North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Air Force Flight Test Center dominate this desert landscape, revealing a high-tech military and scientific infrastructure during the early 1990s. The map detail highlights the specialized facilities of Edwards Air Force Base, including the North Base and South Base complexes. Aviation-specific markings like the Fly-By Line and the Low Altitude Speed Course underscore the area's role in supersonic and experimental flight testing.

Ground transportation is represented by historical and modern infrastructure, from the Old Railroad Grade to the paved corridors of Mercury Blvd and Lakeshore Drive. Research and safety facilities are densely mapped, featuring several Tracking Stations, a Fire Training Facility, and an Observation Tower overlooking the dry expanse of Rogers Lake. These features provide a clear record of the specialized logistical requirements for cold-war era aerospace development.