Big Bend Ranch State Natural Area

Modified: October 8, 2001 jcw

 

 

Hydrology

• This is an arid region with hot summers and cool winters
• A few springs, seeps, and areas of shallow ground water are present
• How do they form?
• What marks their presence?

Spring Formation

 

 

 

Reza Springs

 

 

Water Flows Beneath Your Feet Here!

Material Covering Bedrock Looks Like This

 

Evaporative Crust

Water Forced Near to Surface

 

Rancherias Spring

 

 

 

 

 

Iron Flocs in Anaerobic Portion

Anaerobic Portion

Anaerobic Portion of Spring