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Chukar are found in the cheat grass in the south end of the Caliente Mts
Fig. 1

Chukar are found in the cheat grass in the south end of the Caliente Mts

Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0

Landform

Soda Lake, an alkali playa, with the San Andreas scarp and the Temblor Range beside it.

Field note

The BLM manages Carrizo Plain National Monument between the Temblor and Caliente ranges. Soda Lake is the alkali playa. The San Andreas Fault is visible as a scarp across the plain. Painted Rock is a sandstone hold on the edge. Superblooms are not guaranteed; the landform is the reason for the plate.

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Carrizo Plain National Monument

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