2020 Map of Thompson Springs

About this map

Thompson Springs serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in Grand County, where the transition from the Whipsaw Flat lowlands to the striking Book Cliffs escarpment defines the local geography. The map illustrates a complex transportation history, with modern routes paralleled by the Old Railroad Rd and Old Hwy Cisco, tracing the movement of people and goods through this corridor over many decades. Local genealogists will find the Thompson Springs Cem noted just north of the town center, near the junction of Thompson Cyn Rd and Sego Cyn Rd. The drainage systems, particularly Thompson Wash, have carved out distinct landmarks like Blaze Canyon and Thompson Canyon, providing a detailed look at the natural features that historically dictated where roads and settlements like Vista could be established.