2019 Map of Thompson Corner

About this map

Tahlequah serves as the focal point for this western Cherokee County landscape, where the foothills and creek valleys of the Ozark Plateau meet the expanding urban edges of the city. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations named for local families and landmarks, including Thompson Mtn, Hawkins Mtn, and Stick Ross Mtn. Water sources are abundant, from the flowing Double Spring Creek to Ketcher Spring and Seminary Spring. This map records several small, localized communities such as Shady Grove and Hulbert. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds, including the Swimmer Baptist Cem, Parris Cem, and Crittenden Cem, which alongside landmarks like the Tahlequah Municipal Airport, demonstrate the intersection of traditional Cherokee County settlements with modern infrastructure.