1953 Map of Delta

About this map

Dugway Proving Ground occupies a significant portion of this West-Central Utah landscape, illustrating the mid-century intersection of vast desert wilderness and military expansion. The map details a complex network of internal drainage systems, where the Sevier River flows toward its terminus at the expansive Sevier Lake. Settlement is concentrated in the eastern agricultural corridor, with towns like Delta, Hinckley, and Deseret supporting local irrigation efforts near Gunnison Bend Res. Historical landmarks are prominent, including the Pony Express Station Hist Mon and the remains of Fort Deseret, marking the 19th-century frontier history of the region. The high desert environment is further defined by the House Range and Confusion Range, while the Union Pacific railroad provides the primary industrial link between the remote valley floor and the outside world.