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CANE SPRING GROUP (CSG) Cane Spring east, north, west, west (top), south seep MOJA Spring ID(s): INSP 1-4, 6 General Location: Indian Spring Elevation: 978 – 1045 m History: NA Hydrogeology: NA Type of spring: NA Vegetation: Pluchea, Anemopsis, Baccharis (Cane Spring east). Riparian vegetation grows in the drainages of Cane Spring south seep. Anemopsis californica w/B. sergiloides , Asteraceae shrub, Baccharis sergiloides, Isomeris arborea, wetland monocot; tall, dry, pithy-reedy stem, Nicotiana under rock with dead cholla , Pluchea sericea; grass in lower pool, small, sedge-ish plant, algae in pool, grass & Typha at Cane Spring west. Animal Use: deer, burro, Say's phoebe, Ruby crowned kinglet, tad poles, frogs, Big Horn Sheep Aquatic biota: NA Ephemeral: No Discharge: <1 l/m Water quality: At Cane Spring west (top): pH: 8.48, Conductivity: 1588 (µS/cm), TDS: 791 mg/l Site Condition: Cane Spring west (top) is a natural desert spring! Situated in a stream channel within a lava flow. The seepy/wet area is stratigraphically below the lava. Surface water and small flow for approx. ½ mile. Ample burro signs; many bones; great plant diversity. Type of disturbance: NA Type of infrastructure/diversion: At Cane Spring east, there is an eroded or dug-out area where water drips from the top. Photos: Yes |
Last updated: February 28, 2015