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1960 Map of Wah Wah Summit

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wah Wah Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Desert Experimental Range dominates the western half of this landscape, where the Pine Valley Hardpan reflects the arid character of the Great Basin. This mid-century survey documents the scientific infrastructure of the era, noting numerous Experimental Plots and the Range Headquarters situated along the valley floor. To the east, the topography shifts dramatically as the Wah Wah Mountains rise, creating a natural barrier marked by points like Eye of Needle and Wah Wah Summit.

Water management is central to the human footprint here, seen in features like Desert Ranch Reservoir, Cow Track Reservoir, and the Electric Fence Reservoir. These catchments, along with named locations like Kelleys Place, suggest the intersection of federal land management and local livestock operations. Coves and passes, including Lawson Cove and Middle Pass, indicate the traditional movement patterns through this high-desert terrain near the border of Millard and Beaver counties.