Cisco, Ghost town in Grand County, Utah
Cisco is a ghost town in Grand County, Utah, featuring numerous abandoned buildings, scattered vehicles, and remnants of former structures across a desert landscape. The ruins are spread across the area and offer a glimpse into life from earlier times.
The town originated in the 1880s as a railroad service station and grew to roughly 200 residents. Decline began when steam engines were replaced by modern locomotives in the 1950s.
An artist named Eileen Muza established an art residency program here that hosts creative practitioners monthly in this remote desert setting. The project shows how people today use this abandoned place as a space for artistic work.
You can reach the site from Interstate 70 via Old Highway 6/50, but you should respect private property signs in the area. It is best to photograph only from allowed areas.
The location was used in the films Thelma and Louise and Vanishing Point, and inspired Johnny Cash to write a song about a gas station here in 1967. These connections to film and music make it a noteworthy spot in American popular culture.
Location: Grand County
GPS coordinates: 38.97000,-109.32056
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02
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