Description

The small town of North Edwards is located in the Mojave Desert, in Kern County. This small town is centrally located for abundant natural recreation opportunities. North Edwards is convenient to Inyo and Mono County ski resorts as well as Big Bear Lake area winter wonderlands. Red Rock Canyon State Park is nearby on Highway 14 and is known for having been the scenic site of hundreds of films. Mojave National Preserve encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, jumble rocks, desert washes, and dry lakes; outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the opportunity for solitude here not easily found at other southern California parks. Nearby are beautiful Kern River Valley, Lake Isabella and historic Walker Pass. Then there is Desert Tortoise Natural Area, east of California City, operated by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Death Valley, Yosemite, Sequoia, and King's Canyon National Parks are easy to get to as well.

History

North Edwards occupies territory once explored by Spanish colonists and settled by pioneer homesteaders. The military base of Edwards Air Force Base began as a stark and remote bombing range in 1933 and went on to become a major bomber training base in World War II. The Air Force Flight Test Center originated during the darkest days of the war, and has since achieved more major milestones in flight than anywhere else in the world.