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1955 Map of Camels Back Ridge SW, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Camels Back Ridge SW

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Dugway Proving Ground dominates this 1955 survey of the Utah desert, revealing a landscape defined by shifting sands and ancient geological markers. The terrain is anchored by the prominent Camels Back Ridge and the Simpson Buttes to the east, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is bisected by the Old River Bed. This dry channel indicates a prehistoric watercourse that once flowed through what is now an arid expanse of Sand Dunes. For historians and researchers, the map documents early infrastructure within the military reservation, including a network of Jeep Trails and specific industrial sites such as Quarries located along the western slopes of the ridge. The map captures the area during a period of intense military testing and desert navigation in the mid-1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain