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1955 Map of Davis Knolls

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Davis Knolls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Dugway Proving Ground occupies the northwestern portion of this mid-century survey, specifically focused on the Dugway Proving Ground Headquarters (Easy Area). This military installation includes a dedicated Landing Strip, a Hospital, and a High Sch, indicating a self-contained community established for personnel and their families during the Cold War era. The surrounding terrain is defined by the broad expanse of Skull Valley and the distinctive topographic rises of the Davis Knolls and Davis Mountain.

Tracing the southern edge of the map is the Simpson Springs Road Route of Pony Express, a significant historical corridor for western communication. The landscape reveals the practicalities of desert operations through features like Valley Reservoir, Hatch Well, and several other water tanks. These sparse water sources and the network of Jeep Trails illustrate the logistical challenges of the high desert environment and the remote nature of this strategic facility.