Area	North Fork
Topic	Tour: Convergence of North Fork with South Fork 2001-2003

 

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This photo shows the North Fork Gualala River (at left) joining the South Fork to form the mainstem Gualala at right. Note the large delta in the foreground. Photo by Craig Bell.


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Close up of gravel terrace opposite the North Fork Gualala River in January 2002. Photo by Craig Bell.


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North Fork and South Fork Gualala converging to form the lower mainstem Gualala River. Both the South Fork and North Fork are Fifth Order streams and make the whole Gualala a Sixth Order, according to the Strahler method. Photo by Pat Higgins, April 10, 2002.


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This photo shows the convergence of the North Fork and South Fork Gualala River with someone having a Spring time picnic in the sun on the gravel bar. Photo by Pat Higgins, April 10, 2002.


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Bridge over the North Fork Gualala just upstream of its mouth. Photo by Pat Higgins, April 10, 2002.


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North Fork Gualala River looking downstream at the convergence with the South Fork. Photo by Pat Higgins, April 10, 2002.


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North Fork Gualala looking upstream off bridge just above its mouth. Note small particle size distribution. Photo by Pat Higgins, April 10, 2002.


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Angler at the mouth of the North Fork Gualala at its convergence with the South Fork. Photo taken by Brian Hines of Trout Unlimited, who noted that the South Fork Gualala was making the Gualala too muddy to fish on February 17, 2002.

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