2011 Map of Thompson Park

About this map

Caviness Mountain and Menefee Peak anchor this rugged landscape in La Plata County, defined by a complex network of canyons and gulches. The terrain is deeply marked by its mining history, featuring a cluster of named operations such as the Red Arrow Mine, Willden Mine, and the Southern Cross Mine located west of Thompson Park. Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, with the East Mancos River and Cherry Creek cutting through the valleys, while localized landmarks like Valley View Spring and Sponsel Reservoir suggest the infrastructure needed for early ranching and extraction. The presence of the Thompson Park Cemetery near the center of the sheet provides a fixed point of reference for local genealogy, marking the community that once supported the surrounding West Mancos River Placers and individual claims like the Little Jim Mine.