2014 Map of Thompson Springs

About this map

Thompson Springs serves as a central point of reference in this high-desert landscape, positioned where the southern edge of the Book Cliffs meets the expansive plains of Grand County. The town is tied to the transit corridors of the Old Cisco Hwy and the modern interstate, while local history is anchored by the Thompson Cem and streets like Main St. To the north, the terrain is defined by deep incisions such as Blaze Canyon and Thompson Canyon, through which Thompson Wash descends toward the flats. South of the settlement, the geography opens into the broad expanse of Whipsaw Flat and the dramatic depression of the Salt Valley Gorge. This survey provides a clear view of the transition between the high mesa escarpments and the desert floor, showing the network of local thoroughfares including Valley City Rd and Railroad Rd that connect these remote canyon mouths.