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1979 Map of Fourmile Canyon

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Fourmile Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Fourmile Flat (Alkali) and the Salt Wells Basin dominate this high-desert landscape in the late 1970s, characterized by expansive alkali flats and complex ridgelines. The area is a hub of geological and industrial activity, marked by the presence of the Project Shoal Monument and the US Naval Reservation (Target Area) on its eastern edge. These features, along with specialized infrastructure like the Atomic Well and Bucky O'Neil Well (Flowing), suggest a history of government research and resource management.

Water and mineral extraction leave clear footprints across the terrain, from the Red Ant Mine to the scattered prospects found in the Gote Range and Sand Springs Range. Travel through the region is defined by a network of primitive routes, including several Jeep Trails and a designated Pipeline corridor. The proximity of the Cocoon Mountains and Barnett Hills highlights the varied topography that supported local operations like Wightman Well.