2017 Map of Johnson Heights

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Johnson Heights and the high plateaus of Wheeler County characterize this high-desert interior, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks and the isolated flats between them. Settled areas like Indian Hollow, Waterman Flat, and Smith Hollow suggest the distribution of ranching or homesteading life in a region where water sources such as Parrish Cr and Tamarack Cr are essential landmarks. The dominance of Steamboat Mtn provides a central reference point for the surrounding drainages, including Hardscrabble Cr and Happy Camp Cr. This 2017 study illustrates the enduring rural character of the terrain, showing the limited road infrastructure of Parrish Creek Rd winding through the complex topography of the Blue Mountains' southern reaches.