The Cantonment Area was deleted from the Palmdale Army Airfield on 20 November 1945. On 7 January 1946 custody of the area was passed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. However, on 2 April 1946 the Cantonment Area was transferred to the War Assets Administration. The southern 40 acres were purchased by fee by me Palmdale Water District on 6 May 1957. Approximately 30 acres was retained by the Palmdale Water District which is the current status. The northern half was purchased by fee by the Department of Airports. City of Los Angeles for incorporation into the Palmdale Regional Airport which is located one mile north.
