1955 Map of Wig Mtn

About this map

Dugway Proving Ground occupies the vast majority of this mid-century survey, illustrating the isolated military landscape of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The terrain is dominated by the stark elevation of Wig Mountain and the eastern edge of the Cedar Mountains, which rise sharply above shifting Sand Dunes. This specific 1955 survey captures the area's functional infrastructure, including the grid-like development of military testing facilities and access routes like North Wig Mtn Road. The presence of a sparse Jeep Trail winding through the foothills highlights the limited accessibility of this high-security zone during the height of the Cold War, providing a detailed record of the intersection between harsh desert geology and strategic national defense operations.