Field notes, v1335
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Journal Hafner, m.s. 1975 25 March (cont) Various localities in S.W. and W. Nevada. Hawthorn, Nevada (bought supplies). Snow fall on and off all day. Drove N. to Yerington Nevada (alt. hwy 95 west) and headed S. to trapping locality 17 mi S 5 mi. E. Yerington, Lyon Co. Nevada. Set out ~400 traps in 5 lines, 4 on E side of dirt road and 1 on west: Trap lines set in Eurotia, Shayaa community, fine sand - somewhat moist. D.J.H. set 4 Gopher traps in one complex. Wind was very strong from NE, and it began to snow as we finished setting. 2000 - drove into Yerington and got a motel room ($10.50). Drank some beer, showered, & crashed. 26 March 17 mi. S, 5 mi. E Yerington, Lyon Co., 5000', Nevada. 0800 arose, Battery on Van was dead (17°F), so we ate breakfast than got a man to "jump the battery" - We made arrange- ments to get a new battery upon our