2023 Map of Granite Peak SW

About this map

The West Desert Test Center occupies the central expanse of this remote Tooele County quadrangle, marking a landscape dedicated to federal defense operations. This high-desert terrain is characterized by the vast, stark flats of the Great Salt Lake Desert, where the absence of traditional settlements or infrastructure highlights the area's specialized use for military testing and research. The mapping reveals a minimalist landscape where the primary features are the large-scale jurisdictional boundaries and the sheer scale of the saline desert floor. Researchers and historians of military installations can observe the geographic isolation that defined this portion of Utah during the early twenty-first century, providing a clear view of the spatial requirements for the Army’s testing activities in the West Desert.