Barstow:
Barstow, California was incorporated as a city on September 30, 1947. It is located in the high desert area near the Nevada border. It frequently serves as a rest area between California and Nevada, as is evidenced by the city itself. It is primarily made up of gas stations, outlet shops and restaurants. Railroad lines connect and run through Barstow, thus giving it its reputation as a lifeline to the scattered surrounding desert areas. Attractions here include the nearby Calico ghost towns and several campgrounds.