CJS 67-12 Carol J. James Devil's Hole, DVNM, Ash Meadows, Nye Co., Nevada 24 September 1967 1140 - 1530 hrs. DST Carol James & C.W. Dwy Stopped at Mance Ranch and took measurements for a map of M.R. Pool. see CWDwy MST#3 Arrived at Devil's Hole at 1140 hrs. The chain holding the door of the cyclone fence had been broken (link at padlock cut). Lucky Strike pack of cigarettes seen the water. Cage damaged - bent severely on the northern end so that the fish could easily swim in and out. Picture taken of damaged cage. Light meter 92. Initial observations: Weather - Sunny. Wind to 20mph. General Condition: Algae - sparse but covering most areas. Floating algae (which had been replaced last time after activity on the shelf) almost non-existent in most areas - just some minute portions out from western wall. Obvious disturbance. Scum - little but almost entirely covering the water surface. Much sulfur smell No dead animals in water - dispersed