Thistle
Underwater Town
State: Utah
County: Utah County
Founded: 1878
Abandoned: 1983
Peak Population: 600
Thistle was a railroad town destroyed in 1983 when a massive landslide dammed Spanish Fork Creek. The rising water flooded the town. Only a few rooftops are visible.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy - viewpoint
Time Needed: 30 minutes
Quick Facts
- 1983 landslide flood
- Town now underwater
- Rooftops sometimes visible
Location
Address: Near US-6, Utah
Coordinates: 40.0083, -111.4833