Submerged

Dale Baker, with his dog Sarah, fishes along the shore of receding Lake Isabella.

Dale Baker, with his dog Sarah, fishes along the shore of receding Lake Isabella.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 5, 2015 5:20 PM PT

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Pieces of California’s history are emerging from the receding waters of Lake Isabella.

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A lone camper has Lake Isabella to himself.

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Children play on the muddy banks of Lake Isabella.

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The receding waters leave cracks in the mud.

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Waters recede at Lake Isabella.

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Children wade into the water at Lake Isabella.

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Lake Isabella is shrinking because of the drought.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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