Field journal, v4297
Page 295
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Mayhew 1961 Journal 70. Aug. 21 Glamis area, Imperial Co., Calif. around us by this time. We decided we would return to the Glamis- Brawley Road to try to get some P. micelli this trip, so we took the Ogilby-Glamis Road. There had been very recent rains east of us, so the road was under considerable water in places from flash floods. Even though the road is dirt, & the water was rather deep in places (~2 feet), we managed to drive through without difficulty by using the 4-wheel drive. At one place we saw an adult Crotalus cerastes swim across the road and climb up on dry ground on the other side. We eventually reached Glamis again and camped for the night on top of the big dune where we had spent the previous night. The maximum temp. today was 113°F. (with a humidity to match!) The minimum temp. tonight was 84°F. We drove 154 miles today, and although we saw lots of rain falling in the distance, we didn't have any rain fall where we were. Aug.22 We arose at 0545 & ate break- fast. Then we drove the road,