1969 Map of Carroll Summit NE

About this map

The Old Overland Road cuts through the southern reaches of this high-desert landscape, tracing a historic path of western migration across the Lander County terrain. The settlement at Smith sits near the base of the Desatoya Mts, where the mountains meet the wide expanse of the Smith Creek Valley. This 1969 survey captures an environment defined by its scarce but vital water sources, including Stoker Spring No 1, Porter Spring, and Twin Springs. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Porter Canyon and its South Fork down to the valley floor. A network of primitive transit routes, labeled simply as Trail or Jeep Trail, connects these remote points, reflecting the functional and isolated nature of the Great Basin at this time.