2020 Map of Little Drum Pass

About this map

Little Drum Pass serves as a central landmark in this arid portion of Millard County, providing a natural crossing through the Little Drum Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages including Horse Canyon, Dennison Canyon, and Buckhorn Canyon, which funnel toward the broad expanse of Whirlwind Valley to the south. This 2020 survey illustrates the remote character of the Great Basin landscape, where infrastructure is limited to primitive routes like Drum Mt Rd and Smelter Knoll Rd. These tracks connect isolated geographical points such as Black Point and Monument Canyon, reflecting a region primarily utilized for rangeland and geological transit rather than permanent settlement. The placement of Swasey Wash and Whalen Canyon further details the intricate watershed patterns that dominate this high-desert environment.