A view from the top of Salvation Mountain out towards the Slabs,

A view from the top of Salvation Mountain out towards the Slabs.

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Moria Sue Clark, left,  wants to be a model. She and her husband, Ben Morofsky built the fence that surrounds their compound. In Slab City, Calif., it is very common for people to steal others property.
Moria Sue Clark, left, wants to be a model. She and her husband, Ben Morofsky built the fence that surrounds their compound. In Slab City, Calif., it is very common for people to steal others property.
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Ben Morofsky and Moria Sue Clark in their trailer in Slab City, Calif. the couple has been together for over 10 years and had two children together. Their two boys along with Moria's first child, Kat, were taken away by Child Protective Services. Although
Ben Morofsky and Moria Sue Clark in their trailer in Slab City, Calif. the couple has been together for over 10 years and had two children together. Their two boys along with Moria's first child, Kat, were taken away by Child Protective Services. Although the two love each other, they quarrel often.
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Moria Sue Clark listens to the radio and looks out the window of her trailer in Slab City. Clark openly admits that she is depressed and wants more from her life.
Moria Sue Clark listens to the radio and looks out the window of her trailer in Slab City. Clark openly admits that she is depressed and wants more from her life.
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Graham plays metal and rap music to make social commentaries. He performs every Saturday evening at the Range in Slab City, Calif.
Graham plays metal and rap music to make social commentaries. He performs every Saturday evening at the Range in Slab City, Calif.
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Papa Jimmy plays every Saturday night at the Range in Slab City. Papa Jimmy is notorious for asking for favors and trying to break up fights.
Papa Jimmy plays every Saturday night at the Range in Slab City. Papa Jimmy is notorious for asking for favors and trying to break up fights.
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Many people come to Slab City just to see what it looks like. Throughout the year there are a great many tourists who come to experience the culture of the Slabs.
Many people come to Slab City just to see what it looks like. Throughout the year there are a great many tourists who come to experience the culture of the Slabs.
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Pixie, center,  celebrates her 56th birthday. She recently became a great grandmother.
Pixie, center, celebrates her 56th birthday. She recently became a great grandmother.
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Fights often break out in Slab City. On Saturday, May 24, 2015 a fight broke out at the Range during the open mic night. Some Nihland locals came to Slab City specifically to start a fight.
Fights often break out in Slab City. On Saturday, May 24, 2015 a fight broke out at the Range during the open mic night. Some Nihland locals came to Slab City specifically to start a fight.
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Caveman, right, and Cornelius shooting guns at the Library in Slab City.
Caveman, right, and Cornelius shooting guns at the Library in Slab City.
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Common modes of transportation in Slab City.
Common modes of transportation in Slab City.
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Maryanne, right, is eight months pregnant. She lives in Slab City with her husband. She hardly leaves her trailer and has to ask permission from her husband if she wants to.
Maryanne, right, is eight months pregnant. She lives in Slab City with her husband. She hardly leaves her trailer and has to ask permission from her husband if she wants to.
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Jack is Maryanne's husband. He is originally from Chicago and moved to Slab City in the summer of 2014. Jack does not get along with Maryanne's parents. The scar on his arm is from Maryanne's father who attacked him with a lead pipe several weeks ago.
Jack is Maryanne's husband. He is originally from Chicago and moved to Slab City in the summer of 2014. Jack does not get along with Maryanne's parents. The scar on his arm is from Maryanne's father who attacked him with a lead pipe several weeks ago.
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Maryanne and Jack married in November of 2014
Maryanne and Jack married in November of 2014
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Moria Sue Clark in the hallway of the trailer she shares with her husband, Ben Morofsky, in Slab City, Calif., on Saturday, May 24, 2015. Clark moved in with her mother in Slab City about 15 years ago with her daughter, Kat. Clark was escaping an abusive
Moria Sue Clark in the hallway of the trailer she shares with her husband, Ben Morofsky, in Slab City, Calif., on Saturday, May 24, 2015. Clark moved in with her mother in Slab City about 15 years ago with her daughter, Kat. Clark was escaping an abusive
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Maryanne eats a candy lunchable after two Little Debbie cupcakes. Maryanne is due within the next month and is frightened at the prospect of becoming a parent.
Maryanne eats a candy lunchable after two Little Debbie cupcakes. Maryanne is due within the next month and is frightened at the prospect of becoming a parent.
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Every Saturday night Slab City provides the opportunity for locals to perform.
Every Saturday night Slab City provides the opportunity for locals to perform.
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