Coal Creek

Description:

Plate 1344X. Coal Creek 1941 – 2006 Viewed southwest to the lower sediment-retention dam on Coal Creek east of Cedar City. Cottonwoods, willows, and other riparian vegetation have increased, as have pinyon and juniper across the creek. The foreground has been disturbed by construction. A bike path has recently been built on the south side of the stream.

Photo Information:

U.S. Forest Service photograph (410799) taken by Paul Bieler in June 1941; retake by Charles E. Kay on July 17, 2006 - - Photo No. 5695-29. Original photograph held by Southern Utah University Archives and Special Collections, Cedar City, UT.

Vegetative Community:

Riparian, Pinyon, Juniper

South West: Section 13, Range 11 West, Township 36 South; UTM 320620 E, 4171300 N; elevation 6,040 ft.