2017 Map of Springdale East

About this map

Springdale and the riverside settlement of Shunesburg anchor this topographical study, which reveals the dramatic vertical landscape of Zion National Park. The North Fork Virgin River and East Fork Virgin River carve deep routes through massive geological formations, providing the lifeblood for these canyon communities. This era of the landscape is defined by the sophisticated engineering of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Tunnel and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, which navigate the sheer sandstone walls. For genealogists and local historians, the map documents significant cultural sites including the Shunesburg Cem and Hilltop Cem. Landmark formations such as the Three Patriarchs, The Watchman, and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa provide a detailed spatial context for the trails and roads, like the Pa'rus Trail, that link the canyon floor to its high rims.