Learn about the Ecological History of City of Rocks. Dr. Lesley Argo-Morris has published a study that describes the changes in vegetation along the California Trail corridor within the Reserve. From approximately 1840 to the present, the focus is upon the period of peak pioneer travel (1843-1869).
The Ecological History of the City of Rocks National Reserve Part I:
The Ecological History of the City of Rocks National Reserve Part II: