1927
1999
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HART SPRING
General Description: This photopoint is just 50 to 75 feet east of the
west section line separating section 6 from section 1 T.31S., R.22E. The scene
is looking west across BLM land onto an unfenced private 40 acre parcel at Hart
Spring. Goldman's 1927 photograph is of a U.S. Geological Survey camp at Hart
Spring. Hart Spring Draw is just beyond the camp and is not visible in either
photograph.
Soils: Soils here are Mido loamy fine sand. They are very deep, well
drained, on sand drifts. They are rapidly permeable and have a moderate water
supplying capacity.
Precipitation: Average annual precipitation from 10 to 12 inches.
Legal Description: SW1/4SW1/4 Section 6. T.31S., R.23E.
COMPARISON: When comparing the two images, it is obvious that vegetation
has recovered considerable health and vigor since 1927. Plant frequencies and
densities have resulted in a much more protective ground cover. Species here
include sagebrush, rabbitbrush, Indian ricegrass, needle and thread grass, blue
grama, cheatgrass and sixweeks fescue. When the 1999 photograph was taken, the
land owner was in the process of fencing the 40 acre parcel from BLM land. Some
camp debris can still be found on the site.
Original:
Date: May 16, 1927 (- A)
Photographer: M.I. Goldman
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, Colorado
Photograph Number: Goldman No. 366
Retake:
Date: May 11, 1999 (- B)
Photographer: Earl Hindley
Source: San Juan County
