The Cedars
Map SatelliteThis is a large area of rugged and diverse topography in the northwestern part of the County. There is a large serpentine intrusion in the area and much of the soil is serpentine derived.
Numerous communities are present but the largest is the serpentine chaparral with Adenostoma fasciculatum, Ceanothus sp., Arctostaphylos sp. and sizable stands of Sargent cypress, Cupressus sargentii.
Other communities in the area include chaparral, mixed evergreen forests, oak woodlands, grassland, and some riparian along the creek courses. At least two rare plants occur in the area, Eriogonum kelloggii and Streptanthus morrisonii ssp. hirtiflorus.
There is a diverse and relatively abundant animal population in the area.
Integrity: Most of the area is virtually undisturbed.
Use: Private
November 1977
Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2009 Steven Louis Hartman