Geomorphology and Flood-Plain Vegetation of the Sprague and Lower Sycan Rivers, Klamath Basin, Oregon

Figure 53. Examples of sediment deposition resulting from the 2006 high flows. A. 4.5 cm of silt and sand overbank deposition on low flood-plain surface, Council Butte valley segment (Survey site 6/28/06-8). B. 33 cm of sand deposition on point bar, Beatty Gap valley segment (Survey site 6/26/06-1).

Contents:

• Summary and Significant Findings
• Introduction
• The Sprague River Basin
• Study Area, Methods and Data Sources
• Geomorphic Mapping and Geologic History
• Valley Segments
• Channel and Flood-Plain Conditions and Processes
• Flood-Plain and Riparian Vegetation
• Implications for Restoration and Monitoring
• References Cited
• Location Map
• Plate
• Study Description and Links to Map Data

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