FLORA OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND ADJACENT IDAHO

Ericaceae

Pyrola chlorantha

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Pyrola Category:

Binomial NamePyrola chlorantha Sw.
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namesgreen-flower wintergreen
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020
  • N of Albie Rd ca. 0.17 mi W of its jct with NF 110 near Rabbit Meadow; 14.0 mi NE of Colville, WA; N 48.69456 W 117.69575; Stevens Co.; 7/27/2020

Rhododendron columbianum

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Rhododendron Category:

Binomial NameRhododendron columbianum (Piper) Harmaja
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namesmt. Labrador tea, smooth Labrador tea,
western Labrador tea
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • SW edge of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.5 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60256 W 118.48146; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020

Gaultheria ovatifolia

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Gaultheria Category:

Binomial NameGaultheria ovatifolia A. Gray
FamilyEricaceae
Common Nameswestern teaberry, slender wintergreen
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020
  • Along forest road, 0.6 air mi NNW of entrance to Indian Creek CG; 5 air mi E of Nordman, ID; N 48.62574 W 116.83605; Bonner Co.; 6/12/2020

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Rhododendron Category:

Scientific NameRhododendron groenlandicum (Oeder) Kron & Judd
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namesrusty Labrador-tea, bog Labrador tea
Eastern WashingtonNative
Synonyms
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron groenlandicum
    Jasper Natl. Park, Cavell Lake Rd., off Hwy 93, Alberta, CANADA – 9/5/2008
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron groenlandicum
    Jasper Natl. Park, Cavell Lake Rd., off Hwy 93, Alberta, CANADA – 9/5/2008

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Taxonomy: Arctostaphylos, Ericaceae Category:

Scientific NameArctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
FamilyEricaceae
Common Nameskinnikinnik, red bearberry
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
    Along Sherman Ck near the jct of the N & S Forks – Ferry Co., WA – 5/29-2005
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
    NE of Cheney, WA; 0.8 mi S of Cheney-Spokane Rd on Gardner Rd – Spokane Co. – 5/12/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
    Along Sherman Ck near the jct of the N & S Forks – Ferry Co., WA – 9/6/2006
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
    Along Sherman Ck near the jct of the N & S Forks – Ferry Co., WA – 9/6/2006
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
    NE of Cheney, WA; 0.8 mi S of Cheney-Spokane Rd on Gardner Rd – Spokane Co. – 5/12/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
    NE of Cheney, WA; 0.8 mi S of Cheney-Spokane Rd on Gardner Rd – Spokane Co. – 5/12/2010
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661 W 117.50167; Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661 W 117.50167; Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661; W 117.50167 Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661 W 117.50167; Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661 W 117.50167; Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661 W 117.50167; Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020
  • Along S. Grove Rd 0.3 mi from jct with Cheney-Spokane Rd; just NW of Marshall, WA; N 47.56661 W 117.50167; Spokane Co.; 4/25/2020

Vaccinium caespitosum

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Vaccinium Category:

Scientific NameVaccinium caespitosum Michx.
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namesdwarf bilberry, dwarf huckleberry, airelle gazonnante
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium caespitosum
    Near the Cheney-Spangle, WA Rd S of the Cheney Sewage Treatment Plant created wetlands; N 47.47950 W 117.54927 – Spokane Co. – 6/2/2011

Vaccinium membranaceum

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Vaccinium Category:

Scientific NameVaccinium membranaceum Dougl. ex Torr.
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namesthin-leaved huckleberry, tall huckleberry, square-twig blueberry
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 5/16/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    13 mi W of Kettle Falls along Sherman Creek – Ferry Co.,WA – 7/11/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Vaccinium membranaceum
    Near the top of Saddle Butte, ca. 3.45 air mi S and a little E of Mt Misery Campground; N 46.07218 W 117.46919; Asotin Co., WA; 8/1/2013

Menziesia ferruginea

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Menziesia Category:

Scientific NameMenziesia ferruginea Sm.
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namesfool’s-huckleberry, false azalea
Eastern WashingtonNative
Synonyms
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Menziesia ferruginea
    Along the rd from Nordman, ID to Metalin Falls, WA (FR 320) at Huff Lake; 48.74104N 117.06336W – Pend Oreille Co., Wa – 6/20/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Menziesia ferruginea
    Along the rd from Nordman, ID to Metalin Falls, WA (FR 320) at Huff Lake; 48.74104N 117.06336W – Pend Oreille Co., Wa – 6/20/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Menziesia ferruginea
    Along the rd from Nordman, ID to Metalin Falls, WA (FR 320) at Huff Lake; 48.74104N 117.06336W – Pend Oreille Co., Wa – 6/20/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Menziesia ferruginea
    Along the rd from Nordman, ID to Metalin Falls, WA (FR 320) at Huff Lake; 48.74104N 117.06336W – Pend Oreille Co., Wa – 6/20/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Menziesia ferruginea
    Along the rd from Nordman, ID to Metalin Falls, WA (FR 320) at Huff Lake; 48.74104N 117.06336W – Pend Oreille Co., Wa – 6/20/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Menziesia ferruginea
    Along the rd from Nordman, ID to Metalin Falls, WA (FR 320) at Huff Lake; 48.74104N 117.06336W – Pend Oreille Co., Wa – 6/20/2010

Rhododendron albiflorum

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Rhododendron Category:

Scientific NameRhododendron albiflorum Hook.
FamilyEricaceae
Common Nameswhite rhododendron
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Rhododendron albiflorum
    Along the NE corner of Bunchgrass Meadows SW of Sullivan Lake ca. 7/8 mi.; N 48.698581 W 117.172696 – Pend Oreille Co., WA – 8/10/2011
  • Forty yds N of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.4 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60332 W 118.48100; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020
  • Forty yds N of small pond on the N side of Sherman Peak; 19.4 air mi W of Kettle Falls, WA; N 48.60332 W 118.48100; Ferry Co.; 7/14/2020

Phyllodoce empetriformis

Taxonomy: Ericaceae, Phyllodoce Category:

Scientific NamePhyllodoce empetriformis (Sm.) D. Don
FamilyEricaceae
Common Namespink mountain-heath
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Phyllodoce empetriformis
    Mt. Ranier National Park, S of Mt. Ranier near Paradise Park 7/27/2004
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Phyllodoce empetriformis
    Mt. Ranier National Park, S of Mt. Ranier near Paradise Park 7/27/2004
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Phyllodoce empetriformis
    Mt. Ranier National Park, S of Mt. Ranier near Paradise Park 7/27/2004
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Phyllodoce empetriformis
    Mt. Ranier National Park, S of Mt. Ranier near Paradise Park 7/27/2004
  • Mt. Ranier; N of Paradise Rd 0.5 air mi NE of Paradise; near Fourth Crossing Tr.; N 46.79025 W 121.72668; Peirce Co.; 8/4/2019
  • Mt. Ranier; N of Paradise Rd 0.5 air mi NE of Paradise; near Fourth Crossing Tr.; N 46.79025 W 121.72668; Peirce Co.; 8/4/2019
  • Mt. Ranier; N of Paradise Rd 0.5 air mi NE of Paradise; near Fourth Crossing Tr.; N 46.79025 W 121.72668; Peirce Co.; 8/4/2019
  • Mt. Ranier; N of Paradise Rd 0.5 air mi NE of Paradise; near Fourth Crossing Tr.; N 46.79025 W 121.72668; Peirce Co.; 8/4/2019
  • Mt. Ranier; N of Paradise Rd 0.5 air mi NE of Paradise; near Fourth Crossing Tr.; N 46.79025 W 121.72668; Peirce Co.; 8/4/2019
  • Mt. Ranier; N of Paradise Rd 0.5 air mi NE of Paradise; near Fourth Crossing Tr.; N 46.79025 W 121.72668; Peirce Co.; 8/4/2019