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The Sinks

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In this area the Oligocene or lower Miocene non-marine sandstones, conglomerates and siltstones of the Sespe formation have weathered to create a badlands.  These badlands have been formed by water erosion and include numerous potholes and erosional spires.  The sandstones are of various colors, buff and reddish predominating.

Though primarily barren, there is a scattering of coastal sage scrub in the area.

Integrity:  Virtually undisturbed.

Use:  Private  

March 1977

Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2009 Steven Louis Hartman







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