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1973 Map of North Of Scoville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of North Of Scoville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Idaho National Engineering Laboratory dominates this high-desert landscape in the early 1970s, showcasing a highly specialized industrial and scientific infrastructure. This facility-rich environment is defined by its nuclear research purpose, containing the Test Reactor Area, a large Chemical Plant, and the SPERT (Special Power Excursion Reactor Test) installation. These secure zones are linked by an extensive internal network including Lincoln Boulevard and the U S Government Railroad.

Away from the specialized industrial cores, the land reflects both agricultural and military utility. The Experimental Dairy Farm sits near the winding course of the Big Lost River, while a Firing Range and numerous Gravel Pits are scattered throughout the territory. The presence of the Central Facilities Area and multiple substations like Antelope Substation illustrate the heavy logistical support required for operations on this Idaho plain during the Cold War era.