Eastern Mojave Vegetation
Tom Schweich
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Eastern Mojave Vegetation
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Tom Schweich |
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Locations: San Benito. |
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 Farm buildings remaining in San Benito.
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 Looking downstream (north) on the San Benito River, just south of the former townsite of San Benito, Old Hernandez Road.
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About 1.6 miles (2.0 km) east of the San Benito townsite, Old Hernandez Road climbs up onto a small bluff. From this vantage point we can look back toward the townsite. This photograph is looking down river. The pinkish trees along the river are tamarisk. |
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We saw this spring along side the road. Thinking it might be hot or warm, I walked up to check the water. However, the water was cold, even though it smelled moderately of sulfur. |
| At about 4 miles, Old Hernandez Road fords the San Benito River. Thinking it should be an easy ford, we plunged in. However, about half way across there was a hole in the ford and the nose of the 4-Runner dropped down another foot. Fortunately, we made it through, but next time, I'll stop and get out and check the ford before proceeding. | |
 Cows by the San Benito River on Old Hernandez Road.
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Just after fording the San Benito River, we came upon these cows. |
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At about 12 miles (15 km), we came upon this "Road Closed" sign. I suspect it relates somehow to the ford of the San Benito River. However, we did not see a similar sign at the other end of the road. |
 The south end of Old Hernandez Road, at Coalinga Road.
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At each end of Old Hernandez Road, the road is paved. The middle section is a very good dirt road. |
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Junction: Coalinga Road
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Date and time this article was prepared: 5/31/2023 8:20:39 PM |
