Yankee Meadows Reservoir
1937
2006
Description:
Plate 1378X. Yankee Meadows Reservoir 1937 – 2006 Viewed south across Yankee Meadows Reservoir. Sidney Peaks (11,060 ft) are in the distance. The dam has been rebuilt and the original camera station removed by construction, so the retake was made from the high cut-bank above the road. Conifers have increased, while aspen has declined. Many of the older spruce, though, were recently killed by insects and disease. Pinyon and juniper have also increased - - photo right edge across the lake. A boat ramp and other recreational facilities have been built by the Forest Service.
Photo Information:
U.S. Forest Service photograph (unnumbered) taken in June 1937; retake by Charles E. Kay on August 5, 2006 - - Photo No. 5710-16. Original photograph held by Southern Utah University Archives and Special Collections, Cedar City, UT.
Vegetative Community:
Conifer, Aspen, Pinyon, Juniper
Location:
South West: Section 20, Range 8 West, Township 35 South; UTM 344000 E, 4179900 N; elevation 8,700 ft.