Walford Springs--Released from WSA Status

Name: Walford Springs
WSA Complex: Granite Mountain
Acreage: 12,250
Location: a few miles northeast of Mono Lake

Natural Values:

As you gaze upon the greasewood, big sagebrush, and cottonthorn shrubs that grow on the gently sloping terrain, you are actually looking at the ancient lakebed of Lake Russell, the Ice Age name of Mono Lake. The natural characteristics of this WSA have been shaped by its past, as the fine grained sediments influence which plant species grow in this area. In addition, you may find wild horses frolicking through the sparsely distributed juniper trees.

Cultural Values:

Walford Springs is in the home territory of the Mono Lake Paiute Indian Tribe. Historically, the area was probably used for seed collection and winter home.

Recreational Values:
Camping, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, photography