Edwards, California
| Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Edwards Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 34°55′34″N 117°56′06″W / 34.92611°N 117.93500°WCoordinates: 34°55′34″N 117°56′06″W / 34.92611°N 117.93500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation[1] | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
Edwards (formerly, Muroc and Wherry Housing) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1]
It is located 16 miles (26 km) east-southeast of Mojave,[2] at an elevation of 2356 feet (718 m).[1]
Edwards is most notable as being the site of Edwards Air Force Base.
A post office was established at Edwards in 1951 (having been transferred from Muroc).[2]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edwards has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edwards, California
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1031. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Edwards, California
