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1996 Map of Midway

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Midway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range dominates this desert landscape in the late 1990s, where vast stretches of training grounds meet the rising peaks of the Sauceda Mountains. The settlement of Midway sits at the southern edge of the sheet, positioned near a network of benchmarks and desert tracks. The terrain is defined by dry washes and prominent topographic high points such as Lookout Mountain in the northeast.

Water management and infrastructure are central to human activity in this arid environment. A long Pipeline cuts through the western reaches, while a isolated Well and the Thanksgiving Day Tank represent the sparse water sources available. These features, along with various 4wd trails, illustrate the logistical challenges of maintaining presence and utility within the expansive military range and surrounding public land during this era.