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2014 Map of Thompson Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Thompson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Thompson Point and the towering Vermilion Cliffs dominate this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Arizona. This 2014 survey documents the rugged canyon country of the Kanab Plateau, where water sources like Ram Spring, Toms Spring, and Willis Spring provided essential relief in a parched environment. The map details a complex network of drainages, including Hog Canyon and Willis Canyon, which carve through the multi-colored rock layers characteristic of the region.

Modern residential development is visible along the southern edge, particularly near E Grande Vermillion Ave and E Boulder Bluff Blvd, marking the expansion of suburban roads into the traditional ranching and grazing lands of Muggins Flat. This intersection of geological landmarks and modern infrastructure provides a clear view of how transportation corridors like Us-89 follow natural gaps such as Eightmile Gap to navigate the steep escarpments of the Shinarump Cliffs.