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Location Name:
Andrews Mack Creek Watershed - WSMACK
Parent:
Andrews Experimental Forest (HJA)
- HJA
Site Description:
Watershed above the Mack Creek gaging station
Bounding Coordinates (decimal degrees):
North: 44.22054300
South: 44.20148000
East: -122.12699600
West: -122.17282200
Elevation (meters):
Minimum: 755
Maximum: 1626
Slope (%): 48.41
Aspect (degrees): 306
Site History:
This watershed is in a control area meaning no significant land-use is planned. The watershed has a few small clearcuts and a road near the upper ridgeline. Fire burned part of the watershed 120 years ago. GIS estimated percent harvest: 12.9%
Hydrology:
Gauged watershed area: 581 ha (original surveyed value used in rating equation calculations)
Climate:
Typically, snow begins falling in November with peak snow water equivalent storage estimated to occur in Feb-April. Mean annual maximum varies from 375-1000 mm water equiv. At highest elevation.