1999 Map of Springdale West

About this map

Grafton and Rockville anchor the fertile river valley on this late-twentieth-century study of the border between high plateau and deep canyon. The Virgin River is the primary artery here, joined by the North Fork Virgin River and East Fork Virgin River near Springdale. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into Zion National Park, marked by colossal features like The West Temple, The Sundial, and the Altar of Sacrifice. The settlement pattern follows the water, with a Cem located near Grafton and various landforms like Rockville Bench and Smith Mesa defining the habitable spaces above the riverbed. The map also records specialized routes such as the Petrified Forest Trail and a Jeep Trail crossing Grafton Mesa, reflecting the area's mix of remote ranching history and emerging recreational access.