2011 Map of Thompson Springs

About this map

Thompson Springs serves as the primary settlement on this high-desert landscape in Grand County, where the infrastructure of the interstate era overlays older transportation routes. The community is situated at the mouth of Thompson Canyon, with the Thompson Cemetery and Ute Field located nearby along the frontage. The map illustrates a drainage network dominated by several significant washes, including Thompson Wash, Bootlegger Wash, and Salt Wash, which carve through the arid terrain. To the south, the expansive Whipsaw Flat spreads out toward Salt Valley Gorge Rd. The presence of the rail line and proximity to canyon access points like Blaze Canyon highlights the area's role as a transit corridor. Further east, the small settlement of Vista is noted along the highway, marking a sparse distribution of development common in this part of eastern Utah.