Upper Strawberry Valley
1951
2005
Description:
Plate 939X. Upper Strawberry Valley 1951 – 2005 Viewed southwest in upper Strawberry Valley. The Forest Service road has been realigned. Spruce, white fir, and ponderosa pine have increased, while aspen has declined. Although the area was actively being grazed by cattle in 2005, it was not as heavily utilized as in 1951. The most common grasses are needle and thread and smooth brome, while the most common shrubs are green and rubber rabbitbrush.
Photo Information:
U.S. Forest Service photograph (unnumbered) taken on August 24, 1951; retake by Charles E. Kay on July 29, 2005 - - Photo No. 5483-3. Original photographs, negatives, and reports held in the range files on the Cedar City Ranger District, Dixie National Forest, Cedar City, UT.
Vegetative Community:
Conifer, Aspen, Dry Meadow
Location:
South West: Section 1, Range 6 West, Township 39 South; UTM 350600 E, 4146250 N; elevation 8,310 ft.