Beginning of remote river reach through Cheat Canyon. River is heavily polluted with mine run off.;Bedrock exposure along rapids with huge boulders and deep undercuts. Vegetation growing in cracks and alluvial accumulations. Woody vegetation includes battered sycamore and black gum along with shrubs. Herb layer dominated by prairie species including big blue stem.
Representativeness
Small patch of river scour prairie on bedrock, but repeats in small patches, probably for miles. Completed to compare with PRES.7 on boulder/cobble bar. About 2 meters elevation range in plot.