East Fork Of The Virgin River

1934

2004

Description:

Plate 552X. East Fork of the Virgin River 1934 – 2004 Viewed southwest across the East Fork of the Virgin River to Elkheart Cliffs about two miles below Orderville, UT. The view from the original camera station is now blocked by pinyon and juniper, so the retake was made from the nearest open area. Cottonwoods have increased along the East Fork, while pinyon and juniper have increased on the more distant hills. Oakbrush, Utah serviceberry, and birchleaf mountain mahogany have also increased. U.S. Highway 89 has been realigned, widened, and paved.

Photo Information:

Original photograph taken by H.E. Gregory (No. 720) in 1934; retake by Charles E. Kay on July 2, 2004 - - Photo No. 5363-26. Original photograph held in the U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library, Denver, CO.

Vegetative Community:

Pinyon, Juniper, Riparian, Oakbrush, Mountain Brush

Location:

South West: Section 8, Range 7 West, Township 41 South; UTM 352950 E, 4124800 N; elevation 5,680 ft.

January 2018