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2011 Map of Carroll Summit

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Carroll Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Carroll Summit stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation terrain, where a winding mountain road crosses the Desatoya Mountains. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses and canyons that drain away from the ridgeline, including the headwaters of Smith Creek and Milkhouse Creek. In this arid environment, reliable water sources like White Rock Spring and Dalton Spring are vital markers for navigation and survival.

Deep geographic features like Billie Canyon and White Rock Canyon cut through the slopes, leading toward Indian Peak in the east. The drainage patterns of Haypress Creek and Campbell Creek illustrate the complex topography surrounding the pass. This area represents a classic Great Basin high-desert environment, where the primary human footprint is concentrated along the narrow transit corridor through the summit.