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1980 Map of The Guardian Angels

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of The Guardian Angels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Zion National Park dominates this 1980 survey, showcasing the dramatic transition between high plateaus and deep canyon systems in southwestern Utah. The landscape is defined by massive sandstone formations including North Guardian Angel, South Guardian Angel, and the unique structure of Tabernacle Dome. These landmarks are situated between the Upper Kolob Plateau to the north and the lower elevations of Smith Mesa and Cave Valley to the southwest.

Water drainage patterns reveal the erosive forces at work, with the Great West Fork and Right Fork carving through the terrain toward North Creek. Human presence is marked primarily by rugged routes such as the Hop Valley Trail (Pack) and the (Pack) Trail near Wildcat Canyon. Evidence of smaller-scale land use appears at several Gravel Pit locations and named watering points like Wolf Springs and Grapevine Spring.