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1954 Map of Wig Mtn NW, 1986 Print
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1954 Map of Wig Mtn NW

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The Wendover Air Force Range dominates this mid-century topographic record of the Great Salt Lake Desert, reflecting the Cold War expansion of military testing grounds in the American West. The terrain is characterized by a stark, arid landscape where shifting Sand Dunes and low-lying salt flats meet the western edge of the Dugway Proving Ground. Based on aerial photography from 1953 and field surveys in 1954, the map reveals a wilderness virtually devoid of civilian infrastructure, emphasizing instead the vastness required for military operations. These large-scale land withdrawals were instrumental to the region's mid-century development, turning remote desert basins into restricted tactical corridors for aerospace and defense research.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain