ELT 12j

Elevation Range

Minimum:

1351 m

Minimum in ft:

4433 ft

Maximum:

2406 m

Maximum in ft:

7893 ft

Median:

1745 m

Median in ft:

5725 ft

Soil Summary:

soil survey data coverage is incomplete for this ELT; correlates with GES unit 475 characterized by extremely cobbly sandy loams shallow to granite or granite-like bedrock, acid soils lacking lime throughout, minimal soil development, and associated rock outcroppings

Geologic Materials:

alluvium, colluvium and residuum associated with the Catalina-Rincon igneous metamorphic complex (TXm), landslide deposits (Qls), and felsic volcanic rocks (Tf) which comprise 96%, 1% and 1% of the unit, respectively

Landforms:

finely dissected, deeply incised mountain slopes

Land Type Association: LTA 12

Ecological Unit: Madrean oak/conifer/manzanita on hills and mountains with extensive rock outcrops

Map with the ELT 12j polygon highlighted.