Unbelievable Locations That Can Only Be Seen on Google Earth

Several Landing Strips

These landing strips are, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere. Located in Eloy, Arizona, USA, these used to be part of a small deserted military test facility. There's nothing around that area, but if you want to prove that for yourself, go to 32.663367, -111.487618. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.