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<br />1.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AREA <br />The elevation of the area ranges from 6,700 feet to <br />around 7,800 feet. Principal drainages are South Canyon Creek, <br />Alkali Creek, and the Colorado River. Mountain slopes are <br />quite steep with many rather narrow valleys, however, portions <br />of the South Canyon and Alkali drainages are fairly wide.. <br />The area is part of the Grand Hogback are of Garfield County, <br />Colorado. <br />1.3.1 Climate <br />The average annual precipitation is estimated at 18 <br />• inches. The soil temperature regime is Cr.yic. Soils have <br /> a mean annual temperature of higher than 0 degrees C (32 <br />degrees F) but lower than 8 degrees C (47 degrees F). Soil <br />temperatures in this Cryic regime vary according to degree <br />of drainage, soil saturation, presence or absence of "0" <br />horizons and depth to lithic or paralithic contact: <br />1.3.2 Land Use <br />Historically, the area has been used for livestock <br />grazing with some native hay in the meadows and valleys. <br />Limited amounts of timber have been cut and some fairly large <br />stands of pinyon-juniper are still to be found. <br />L~ <br />- 3 - <br />