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This is where the water exits the ground at Rogers Spring. I could
not find any historical information on this spring, nor find out
who 'Rogers' was.
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Halloran Springs. This spring was covered with wood planks supported
by wood beams, and then covered with dirt--- this was to slow
evaporation. The white deposit around the spring is (I believe)
travertine, which is common in springs that are fed from deep
limestone aquifers.
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This looks like a lava seam, but there is no cinder cone. One
author of a book I read postulated that it was formed by a
comet, but I do not agree. It is a meter thick, and runs
above ground for about 16 meters.
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My transport, in a sandy wash within the Mojave Desert. This is
a Toyota one wheel drive pickup, six cylinders, so it is a
minor miracle I haven't been stuck in sand pits more than I
have. I carry a great deal of fresh water, a shovel, bedding,
warm clothing, and a large pile of other gear. Some times the
bedding is used for traction on the road.
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Cottonwood trees in the Mojave Desert, Winter of the year 2001. This is
at the elevation of 4,900 feet.
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Fleeing donkey / burro.
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Train track trestle.
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