1954 Map of Wildcat Mountain

About this map

Wildcat Mountain rises sharply from the surrounding Great Salt Lake Desert, serving as the central topographical anchor for this mid-century survey. Located within the Wendover Air Force Range, the landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the elevated mountain peak and the sweeping expanses of Sand Dunes and Mud Flat that isolate it. While the area is dominated by military reservation boundaries, evidence of earlier mineral exploration persists on the northern slopes. Small-scale industrial activity is documented through labels for a Tunnel and various prospects, alongside precise geodetic markers like Usmm 242 5046 and Vabm 5306. This map captures a remote military testing landscape where geological features dictated the placement of survey control points and restricted-use zones.