Holmes, R. 1960 Journal 8. 3 June Barrow, Alaska below. (The number of lemmings in the open area was counted 3 times, 15 minutes apart. Only the highest figure is given). Plot #1 - No. Beach ridge - Area - 96' x 96' - 16% snow lemmings - 12 Plot #2 - Mid beach ridge - Area - 99' x 132' - 20% snow in patches - lemmings - 33 Plot #3 - So. Beach ridge Area - 90' x 108' - 25% snow (in patches) lemmings - 19 The plot areas were paced to obtain the dimensions. Earlier censuses by Maker & myself were higher due to the concentration of animals into the small exposed areas. (One (Maker's counts - 132 animals in a area 150x100'). Now that larger areas are exposed, the