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1955 Map of Table Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Table Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The historical Pony Express Route cuts through this arid landscape, passing the significant Site of Riverbed Pony Express Sta where the route intersects the Simpson Springs-Callao Road. This mid-century survey documents the high desert terrain where Tooele Co meets Juab Co in western Utah. The geography is defined by ancient watercourses and shifting sands, including the Old River Bed and prominent Sand Dunes to the north.

Water management in this dry environment is evident through features like the North Table Mtn Reservoir and East Dugway Reservoir. Elevated terrain features such as Table Mtn and the Slow Elk Hills provide landmarks for navigation across the open expanses of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The map captures a moment when traditional overland routes remained central to the regional transport network, including various washes like Pismire Wash and Slow Elk Wash.