Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad
THAT'S LOUIS RASOR, ON THE LEFT --- He and his brother, Clarence McAlliff Rasor, were survey engineers for the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad that ran through the Baker area transporting bentonite and borax.
Rasor was the name of one of the water stations along the route, in honor of Clarence Rasor. There used to be a few buildings, but they are all gone. The T&T was closed down in about 1940. The rails were removed in 1942 for the war effort.
The heavy sand that blows from the Mojave Flood plain is a major attraction for off road use The area has a number of small dunes. Somewhat hidden to the southwest is one major bowl that can provide hours of fun
Artist/Author: Louis Rasor November 1, 2021 |
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