Plot is located on the west side of Unit W about one third of a mile from the viewing platform and 200 ft. east of the dike. Site is unmanaged with little evidence of grazing and bioturbation. Site is homogenous throughout with very little shrub cover. Atriplex lentiformis occurs along the edges of the site. It also occurs sporadically with Allenrolfea occidentallis within the middle of site.