
The Virgin River valley carves through Washington County, defining the early settlement patterns of southwestern Utah. Near the confluence with the North Fork Virgin River, the town of Springdale serves as a gateway to the high plateaus, while the historic townsite of Grafton remains preserved along the riverbanks to the west. This area is characterized by the transition from the irrigated valley floors of Rockville to the massive sandstone formations of Zion National Park. Significant landmarks like The West Temple and the Altar of Sacrifice loom over the landscape, while ancient travel corridors are traced by the Chinle Trl and Scoggins Wash Trl. Local history is anchored at the Springdale - Jolley - Gifford Cem and the Grafton Cem, which mark the endurance of pioneer families in this desert environment.
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1885 · St. George
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Kanab
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1891 · St. George
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1953 · Cedar City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · La Verkin 4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · La Verkin 4 NW
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1954 · La Verkin 4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · La Verkin 1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Springdale SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Cedar City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000