Thistle - Utah Ghost Town

THISTLE

NAME: Thistle
COUNTY: Wasatch
ROADS: 2WD
Grid #: 5
CLIMATE: Cool winter with possible snow, warm summer.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime.

COMMENTS: A true ghost.
REMAINS: A few old buildings.

In 1883 farming and ranching came into this area. In 1890 the Railroad built there. In April 1983 a mud slide which moved part of the mountain blocked the river and made an earth dam. The water backed up (65,000 Acre feet worth of water, 165 feet deep) which flooded and covered the land that thistle was located on, Puting an end to the town. These Photos were taken April 21 1991.Submitted by Bob Bezzant.	Thistle Courtesy Bob Bezzant Thistle Courtesy Dave D'Antonio Thistle Courtesy Dave D'Antonio

In 1883 farming and ranching came into this area. In 1890 the Railroad built there. In April 1983 a mud slide which moved part of the mountain blocked the river and made an earth dam. The water backed up (65,000 Acre feet worth of water, 165 feet deep) which flooded and covered the land that thistle was located on, Puting an end to the town. These Photos were taken April 21 1991.Submitted by Bob Bezzant.

Thistle
Courtesy Bob Bezzant

Thistle
Courtesy Dave D'Antonio

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