National Register of Historic Places
Rogers Dry Lake
Rogers Dry Lake is a historic place in Mojave Desert, Kern County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002816.
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Rogers Dry Lake
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About this place
What is Rogers Dry Lake?
Rogers Dry Lake is an endorheic desert salt flat in the Mojave Desert of Kern County, California. The name is derived from the Anglicized Spanish name, Rodriguez Dry Lake. It is the central part of Edwards Air Force Base, as its hard surface provides a natural extension to the paved runways. It was formerly also known as Muroc Dry Lake.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rogers Dry Lake
- City
- Mojave Desert
- County
- Kern County
- State
- California
- Listed on the National Register
- October 3, 1985
- NRIS reference number
- 85002816
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 34.96479, -117.86028
When was Rogers Dry Lake listed on the National Register?
Rogers Dry Lake was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.
Where is Rogers Dry Lake located?
Rogers Dry Lake is located in Mojave Desert, Kern County, California at approximately 34.96479, -117.86028. See the map above.
Is Rogers Dry Lake a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rogers Dry Lake is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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