Thomas Creek Watersheds

The South Fork (562 acres) and North Fork (467 acres) of Thomas Creek range from 8,400 to 9,300 ft in elevation. The watersheds support dense mixed conifer stands that are similar in composition and structure to those on Willow Creek. Vegetation on most of the watersheds was classified as Picea engelmannii/Senecio cardamine habitat type. Annual precipitation averaged 30 inches. Annual runoff from South Fork averaged 3 inches from both South Fork and North Fork.

• Treatments and Practices - how the study was conducted and treatments used, and management practices used and results for each, with photos and maps of the areas within the reserve.
• Data Collected - this is a new section we're working on that will soon provide access to data on precipitation, streamflow, sediment loads, and other data that were collected on the Thomas Creek Watershed over the period from 1957 to about 1983.
  • Documentation for the data - what measurements were recorded, how to interpret it, the years covered, etc.
  • Data - select the watersheds, time period, etc. then view and download the results
• Results and Current Status - outcome of the treatments used
• Images - available in the image database illustrating various aspects and conditions found in watersheds in the southwestern United States. These can be accessed after getting into the database by using the key word thomas creek.

Thomas Creek Watersheds : Treatments & Practices | Results

Map of location for Thomas Creek watersheds