Mormon Meadows--Released from WSA status

Name: Mormon Meadows
WSA Complex: Granite Mountain
Acreage: 7,280
Location: north of Mono Lake

Natural Values:

Rising up to almost 9,000 ft, steep, dome-shaped hills overlook crystal blue Mono Lake. With its grassy meadows and drainages, Mormon Meadows is great habitat for mule deer to raise their fawns and sage grouse to build their nests.

Juniper and Pinyon Pine grasp on to the rocky outcroppings and ridgelines, while desert shrubs cover the lower elevations. Aspen and willows rise up along stream banks. The rare Phacelia monoensis is found in this WSA.

Cultural Values:

Mormon meadows is in the home territory of the Mono Lake Paiute Indian Tribe. There is no known current use of the WSA. Historically, the area was used for hunting and pinyon nut collecting.

Recreational Values:

Hunting, backpacking, camping, nature appreciation, and scenic photography