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2017 Map of Thompson Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Thompson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Vermilion Cliffs and Shinarump Cliffs define this high-desert region of the Kanab Plateau along the Utah-Arizona border. The landscape is deeply incised by complex drainage systems, including Johnson Canyon and the multi-branched Willis Spring network. Near the eastern edge, Johnson Wash passes by the Johnson Cem, a critical site for local genealogical research in this sparsely settled corridor.

Transitioning from the high elevations of Thompson Point down toward the flats, the map reveals a network of modern residential development along the southern fringe. Names like E Grande Vermillion Ave and Boulder Bluff Blvd appear near the historic route of Old US Hwy 89. This intersection of traditional ranching geography, marked by Sheep Springs and Muggins Flat, with contemporary infrastructure illustrates the persistent human presence at the base of the Kanab Plateau.