2020 Map of The Guardian Angels

About this map

Little Creek Sinks marks a unique drainage point in the high terrain of Washington County, where surface waters disappear into the subterranean limestone of the Colorado Plateau. This area, dominated by the northern reaches of Zion National Park, exhibits a landscape shaped by hydrology and geological transition. The drainage of Little Creek Valley and Oak Spring Valley provides a clear view of the natural water collection patterns that define this high-altitude environment. Researchers can trace the descent from the wooded plateaus toward the complex canyon systems below, observing how local topography dictates the movement of water across the varied elevations of the park's backcountry.