Truman Bench
1962
2004
Description:
Plate 720X. Truman Bench 1962 – 2004 The Forest Service established four utilization transects, one pellet group transect, and two Parker-Three Step Transects on Truman Bench in 1962 to monitor range conditions. Plate 720x is viewed southeast at the start of the Parker Three-Step Transects. Pinyon and juniper have increased, as have cliff rose, Utah serviceberry, mountain big sage, and snakeweed.
Photo Information:
U.S. Forest Service photograph (unnumbered) taken by Ivan Thornton on August 24, 1962; retake by Darrell McMahon on July 31, 2004 - - Photo No. DM-37-4. Original photographs, negatives, and narrative reports held in the range files on the St. George Ranger District, Dixie National Forest, St. George, UT.
Vegetative Community:
Mountain Brush, Sagebrush, Pinyon, Juniper
Location:
South West: Section 6, Range 15 West, Township 40 South; UTM 270911 E, 4135293 N; elevation 6,308 ft.