Wide Canyon
1962
2004
Description:
Plate 717X. Wide Canyon 1962 – 2004 Viewed south to the utilization transect established by the Forest Service near the top of Wide Canyon in 1962. Pinyon and juniper have increased as have other woody species including cliff rose and Utah serviceberry. Mountain big sage is also present as is 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-34-23. 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 1, Range 16 West, Township 40 South; UTM 269331 E, 4135607 N; elevation 6,125 ft.