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2023 Map of Camels Back Ridge NW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Camels Back Ridge NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Michael Army Airfield (Dugway Proving Ground) and the West Desert Test Center dominate this specialized landscape within the Tooele County desert. This modern survey illustrates the highly structured grid of a critical military installation, where infrastructure and remote testing facilities are carved into the arid flats. The map serves as a contemporary record of national defense activity, documenting the precise layout of airfields and test centers that have defined this region's purpose for decades.

The topography transitions from the open desert floor to the prominent rising slopes of Camels Back Ridge in the south and the Cedar Mountains to the north. Seasonal drainage is represented by Government Creek, which meanders through the central basin. A network of straight-line access routes, including Stark Rd, Simpson Springs Rd, and Peter Charlie Rd, connects the various military sectors, highlighting the intersection of natural geography and government infrastructure.