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1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Dugway Proving Ground SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Dugway Proving Ground dominates this 1954 topographic survey, revealing the remote desert landscape of Tooele, Utah, during a period of intense military activity. The map focuses on the arid basin characterized by the Old River Bed, a significant geological feature that snakes through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is marked by intricate contour lines showing the gradual slopes and occasional steep escarpments typical of this part of the Great Salt Lake Desert.

Transportation through this restricted area is limited to a sparse network of Jeep Trails, underscoring the isolation of the proving ground at mid-century. Researchers interested in the Cold War-era expansion of military testing facilities will find the specific topography and boundary markings useful for understanding how the natural environment of the West was utilized for national defense. The lack of permanent civilian settlements highlights the dedicated military use of the land.