McDonald Basin

1959

2000

Description:

Plate 207. MCDONALD BASIN 1959-2000 Viewed northeast across Lake Creek and McDonald Basin. Aspen has increased along the stream where it is protected from browsing by steep, near-vertical, banks. Pinyon and juniper have increased. The taller shrubs on this side of Lake Creek are Utah serviceberry, which were heavily browsed in the original and the retake.

Photo Information:

U.S. Forest Service photo (unnumbered) taken on May 26, 1959 by Jim Mayo; retake by Charles E. Kay on July 29, 2000 - - Photo No. 46446-8; Original photo held by the Loa Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest, Loa, UT.

Vegetative Community:

Aspen, Pinyon, Juniper, Mountain Brush

Location:

South Central: Section 1, Range 4 E, Township 27 S; UTM 462500 E, 4259250 N; elevation 8,560 ft; viewed northeast.

January 2018