Boiling Point is an archaic placename in the

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of the

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, in northern

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, , west of Palmdale, where "many radiators blew their stacks after a tedious climb. Traffic would back up for miles."

Area attractions

Ritter Ranch Park, a multi-purpose recreational area, is located north of the area along Boiling Point Road. Boiling Point Road has been described as a transmission-line access route.

References

Unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County, California Antelope Valley Populated places in the Mojave Desert Unincorporated communities in California {{LosAngelesCountyCA-geo-stub