Thompson Peak (Arizona)

Thompson Peak

Thompson Peak, McDowell Mountains
Highest point
Elevation 3,984 ft (1,214 m)  NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 762 ft (232 m) [1]
Coordinates 33°38′39″N 111°48′44″W / 33.6442093°N 111.8120864°W / 33.6442093; -111.8120864Coordinates: 33°38′39″N 111°48′44″W / 33.6442093°N 111.8120864°W / 33.6442093; -111.8120864 [2]
Geography
Thompson Peak

Location Maricopa County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range McDowell Mountains
Topo map USGS McDowell Peak

Thompson Peak is located in the McDowell Mountains, the summit being 20 miles (32 km) to the northeast of Phoenix, Arizona. Its height is 3,984 feet (1,214 m). Thompson Peak has amateur and Maricopa County government radio towers on the summit, accessible via a service road from Fountain Hills.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Thompson Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
  2. ↑ "Thompson Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  3. ↑ "Thompson Peak". ArizonaHiking.org. Retrieved 2014-02-09.


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