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Marshall, 1939
1 mi. N. Meteor Crater,
G., Ariz.
June 2-24
Ralph Goeglein, whose
parents run the concession at Meteor
Crater, knew an old indian or
early settler (?) who had been
here for 50 yrs. When he
had first come there was bunch
grass 6' high over this entire area.
Now there is almost no grass,
a few scrubby weeds. The
land has been overgrazed by
sheep & cattle & the soil has
been washed off. Just recently,
the area has been sold to
a large Texas cattle ranch,
which will restrict grazing
here until a good stand of
vegetation; then, will use it
for a winter range only.
Looks like a good step.
Nighthawks were abundant in
the evenings at the well, several
miles S-E camp - foraged silently.
A pet collared lizard was usually
seen & fed flies at the quarry
in the middle part of the day.