1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground NE

About this map

Dugway Proving Ground defines this military landscape in western Utah, surveyed originally in the 1950s with updates from the early 1980s. The terrain is characterized by massive formations of Sand Dunes that shift across the desert floor, creating a complex environment for the tactical operations and testing conducted here. The Baker Area serves as a localized hub of development, while remote transit is facilitated by desert tracks like Goodyear Road and Stark Road. Numerous bench marks, including BM 4307 and BM 4319, provide a network of precise elevation points across the arid expanse. This survey captures a moment when military infrastructure and shifting desert geology intersected during the mid-century era of weapons research and development.