Betasso
Mean temperatures and precipitation are based on meteorological data collected from 1950-1970 at Ponderosa (2195m) (Barry, 1973).
Betasso:
Area: 0.45 km2
Minimum Elevation: 1810m
Maximum Elevation: 2024m
Average Elevation: 1934m
The Betasso site is situated in the lower Boulder Canyon, just 6 miles west of City of Boulder. It consists of a cutoff that is a steep ephemeral gully stretching from Boulder Canyon into Betasso Preserve (a Boulder County Open Space Park). At the lower Boulder Canyon, renewed bedrock channel incision over the last 5 million years has progress headward from the plains, cutting deeply into the post-Laramide surface. This results in steep slopes and deep canyons
in range front.
Betasso is in the foothills climatic zone. Maximum precipitation occurs in the month of May. The area is a mix of steep forested slopes with several intermittent streams, and sloping meadows, sub-summits, and rock outcrops. The south facing slopes are primarily warmer with Ponderosa Pine stands. The cooler north-facing slopes are a Ponderosa Pine-Douglas fir mix. The Boulder Filtration Plant is located just outside the Betasso Preserve. In February of 2009, a met station was installed near the filtration plant.
Betasso Map
Click on the radio button to view the Betasso study area.
Topo
Air Photo
Hybrid
Interactive
