Jackrabbit Pass

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Jackrabbit Pass is an undeveloped desert section of land located within Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The area is a protected wildlife area for Jackrabbits.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Animal Life 3 History 4 References

[edit] Geography

Jackrabbit Pass is located at 32°38′52.32″N, 114°38′08.84″W (32.692148, -114.615389)^[1], and is an undeveloped desert area located south of Yuma, Arizona. The geographical area is generally defined as the area between 40th to 48th street and from Avenue A to the Yuma Canal. There are small amounts of brush and desert plants, but no presence of cacti. The soil is not suitable for farming of any kind due to the soil composition and inability to irrigate the area due to the major decrease in elevation from Avenue A to the Yuma Canal.

[edit] Animal Life

The only animal life found in the area is the Jackrabbit, which is frequently seen in the area year-round.

[edit] History

The name 'Jackrabbit Pass' is rumored to have been started among high school students in the 1950's because of the number of Jackrabbits that were present in the area and because the area was also a popular make out and party destination because of the area's secludedness. In November 2000 the remains of Amanda Wullenjohn were discovered within the section of land ^[2] and the area is now frequently patrolled by law enforcement making the area's usage as a social hangout decrease significantly. The decrease is social usage of Jackrabbit Pass is also due to the passage of various municipal codes in 2000 following the Wullenjohn murder. The most popular use of the area currently is All-terrain vehicle riding.

[edit] References