Upper Cameron Wash

1957

2005

Description:

Plate 1054X. Upper Cameron Wash 1957 – 2005 Viewed southeast to the start of the Parker Three-Step Transect in Upper Cameron Wash south of Rock Canyon. The foreground has been treated and is mostly smooth brome, although, some needle and thread is present. Three-tipped sage has invaded the seeding. Pinyon, juniper, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and spruce have all increased. Shrubs on the far hillside include mountain big sage, Utah serviceberry, bitterbrush, snowberry, and currant. The steel fence post marks the start of the transect.

Photo Information:

U.S. Forest Service photograph (unnumbered) taken on August 8, 1957; retake by Charles E. Kay on August 7, 2005 - - Photo No. 5526-3. Original photographs, negatives, and narrative reports held in the range files on the Cedar City Ranger District, Dixie National Forest, Cedar City, UT.

Vegetative Community:

Sagebrush, Pinyon, Juniper, Mountain Brush

Location:

South West: Section 19, Range 6 West, Township 36 South; UTM 362150 E, 4169400 N; elevation 7,940 ft.

January 2018