Tropic Reservoir

1952

2003

Description:

Plate 153X. Tropic Reservoir 1952-2003 Viewed southwest across the upper end of Tropic Reservoir. Conifers, primarily ponderosa pine, spruce, pinyon, and juniper, have increased. Several islands have been built in the upper part of the reservoir to enhance waterfowl habitat.

Photo Information:

U.S. Forest Service photograph (unnumbered) taken on August 15, 1952; retake by Charles E. Kay on June 25, 2003 - - Photo No. 5173-26. Original photograph held by Southern Utah University Archives and Special Collections, Cedar City, UT.

Vegetative Community:

Conifer, Pinyon, Juniper

Location:

South West: Section 5, Range 4 West, Township 37 South; UTM 389850 E, 4161700 N; elevation 7,850 ft.

January 2018