Upper Sevenmile Valley
1953
1996
Description:
Plate 23. UPPER SEVENMILE VALLEY: 1953 - 1996 Conifers on the distant hillside have increased while aspen (Populus tremuloides) declined. Most of the aspen stands are now heavily invaded by conifers, primarily spruce (Picea sp.), as would be expected in the absence of fire. Silver sage (Artemisia cana) appears to have increased since 1953, but willow (Salix sp.) appears unchanged. The road behind the cattle is more visible in 1996 and has been rutted and eroded by vehicles.
Photo Information:
1953 photo [#476259] taken on Aug. 12 by the Forest Service; 1996 photo is Kay #4030-8 taken on Aug. 3. Forest Service photo held in the National Agricultural Library, Washington D.C.
Vegetative Community:
Aspen, Conifer, Riparian, Sagebrush
Location:
South Central: Near Mt. Terrill Guard Station, Fishlake N.F., Richfield R.D., T24S, R2E., Sect. 22, UTM 4284900 N, 440400 E; elevation 9,840 ft.; view to south.