2020 Map of Cisco Springs

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate this portion of Grand County, forming a dramatic escarpment that separates the high desert plateau from the lower basins. This 2020 landscape reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages and water catchments essential to the arid environment, including Cisco Wash and the namesake Cisco Springs. The topography transitions from the high elevations of Windy Mesa in the south toward the broad depressions of Grand Valley and Danish Flat. Significant local identifiers such as Strychnine Pond, Dead Sheep Pond, and Swedes Hole reflect a history of land use tied to livestock and local lore. Remote travel is documented through routes like Cottonwood Rd and Windy Mesa Rd, which navigate the broken terrain of Corral Canyon and the Bread Knolls.