Field notes, v576
Page 239
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Cents, Bloat 1974 Journal October 31 10 mi. N. Wolf Hole, Mohave Co., Arizona issued. November 1 As promised, it rained heavily during the night. The temperature was 49° F in the morning, with almost 100% Rel. Humidity. There is a heavy, low overcast with more rain predicted over the weekend. I took a hike on a road leading west, saw evidence of "strip prospecting" - running a bulldozer over ridge tops, hoping to uncover a valuable mineral deposit. I turned south about ½ mi. from camp to climb a mesa. Had to cross Madrean Wash, about 50-75' leap with nearly vertical walls. Found an area along a ravine with moss (?) as lichen about ½-1" high in tufts. Looked nearby for rough moss under rocks but found none. Now I am debating whether to stay here or move on - in view of continued stormy conditions. As with my experience last year at White Mtns. Res. Sta., the first storms of the season hit about the first week of November. Rain continued with intermittent showers during the day. The Forecast was for "Winter Storm Warning" with 4-6" snow at higher elevations. I broke camp and headed into St. George, and called my wife, Donna, who advised that it cleared in