Murray 1948 38 Journal Apr 27 30 mi SE Mesquital, 600ft±, Baja California appearing dead. Cardons, cirios and copals were present in varying combinations. Very roughly the last 50 miles were in the Vizcaino Desert. Here was seen much orchilla draped over the larger plants, and numerous lichens, indicative of the high humidity here. Set out 50 live traps by flashlight on rather open terrain, flat ground covered with small volcanic rock and packed hard. There is a predominance here of ocotillo and cholla, with yuccas, a few cardons, and small shrubs. To the north is a low rocky hill. Saw one jack rabbit while on the line. Apr 28 Same location The coyotes beat me to the traps. Two were carried off about 50 feet and torn open, another overturned and opened. The others had similar trouble on their lines. Only the first trap by camp had 1♀ Dipodomys merriami. The minimum last night was 47°, and todays maximum 90°, though it doesn't feel that hot. A high fog came in last night and remained most of the morning. Dr. Benson has gone into El Arco to get