1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground NE

About this map

Sand Dunes dominate this arid landscape within the northeastern corner of the Dugway Proving Ground military reservation. This 1954 survey shows a remote installation characterized by a sparse road network and minimal permanent development, reflecting its role as a restricted testing and training site during the Cold War. The Baker Area serves as a localized point of activity within the proving ground, situated along the primary east-west corridor of Goodyear Road. To the south, Stark Road cuts a straight path across the desert floor toward the mountains beyond. The map provides precise elevation data through numerous benchmarks like BM 4307 and BM 4319, capturing the subtle topography of the Great Salt Lake Desert before modern expansions altered these specific range coordinates.