ELT 12k

Elevation Range

Minimum:

1305 m

Minimum in ft:

4281 ft

Maximum:

2057 m

Maximum in ft:

6750 ft

Median:

1520 m

Median in ft:

4987 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:

moderately dissected, moderately 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 12k polygon highlighted.