Indian Wells Valley
Indian Wells Valley is an arid north–south basin in east-central California. In the geologic sense, it is a southern extension of Owens Valley to the north, with the recent volcanics of the Coso Range being the separator.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Valley with an elevation of 2,188 feet
- Description: valley in California, United States of America
- Also known as: “Brown Valley”, “Inyo-Kern Valley”, “Inyokern Valley”, and “Salt Wells Valley”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include China Lake and Ridgecrest.
China Lake
Hamlet
China Lake is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is located 2.5 miles north-northeast of Ridgecrest, at an elevation of 2,264 feet. China Lake is situated 4 miles southeast of Indian Wells Valley.
Ridgecrest
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Ridgecrest is a city in Kern County, California, United States, along U.S. Route 395 in the Indian Wells Valley in northeastern Kern County, adjacent to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
Indian Wells Valley
- Category: landform
- Location: Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, California, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Indian Wells Valley from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Bavarian to Urdu—“Indian Wells Valley” goes by many names.
- Bavarian: “Indian Wells Valley”
- Cebuano: “Indian Wells Valley”
- French: “Indian Wells Valley”
- German: “Indian Wells Valley”
- Urdu: “انڈین ویلز ویلی”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as China Lake Acres and Inyokern.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (Armitage Field) and McIntire Hospital.
Kern County: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, and Wasco.
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