There used to be a marine base here; indeed General Patton trained his tank troops nearby. But, once the marines left it became “Slab City”, a generally lawless place run by the residents. These are all that remains of the water tanks.

There used to be a marine base here; indeed General Patton trained his tank troops nearby. But, once the marines left it became “Slab City”, a generally lawless place run by the residents. These are all that remains of the water tanks.