Field journal, v4296
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Mayhew 1959 Journal 3. Jan. 24 Colorado Desert, Imperial & Riverside Cos., Calif. difference of 22.6°C. We stopped looking for lizards at 1410. Uma notata was the only species seen today. A total of 12 were caught, but no full grown adults. Maximum temp. today was 82° F. We left the campsite at 1430, then drove in to Harpe's Well to check on road conditions. There are some rather deep ravines to cross, but we made it all right with the 1958 Chevrolet station wagon (#240) we were in. We levelled a few spots in the road with the car frame, though. After stopping to eat at the Desert Dream Cafe, we drove through Indio until we saw the sign, La Quinta -6. We turned left and followed Avenue 40, which is 6.2 miles long from its eastern end to Rio del Sol Road. We followed a side road to the north, 4.1 miles east of Rio del Sol Road, which is 1.3 miles long. It also looks good for night collecting. Then we drove through 1000 Palms toward 1000 Palms Oasis. Just after the pavement ends, there is a road beside the power line that is paved. We followed this east for 9 power poles to the road to Pushawalla Canyon, and then beyond to Dillon Road. The power line road continues east beyond Dillon Road,