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Volcanic cinder cones and streams of lava are evidence of the watershed’s fiery past. This lava flow is relatively young in geologic terms - so little time has elapsed since volcanoes were active that valley streams that filled with lava have been unable to re-establish previous courses. Former valleys are represented by “sinks” or by narrow lowlands between cones. Although conditions are especially favorable for weathering and disintegration of rocks, soil on the lava flows is notably absent. Where soil has formed, aspen have taken hold and contribute to the soil formation process.

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 Dendraglyph on aspen trunk.