iver
six miles, when it leaves the river bottom and ascends the
plateau, which extends to Craig's house, on the Lapwai,
fifteen miles from the river.

23. Tributary Snake River.--The trail runs over high ground from
Craig's to Lapwai River, 15 miles. This river is 450 feet
wide. No wood. Indians are generally found here, who ferry
over travelers. The trail follows Snake River for several
miles.

26-1/4. Tchannon River.--The trail passes 5-1/2 miles up the bottom
of a small creek; then runs over a steep hill to another
small creek, 8 miles; then along the valley of this stream
10-1/2 miles; thence over a high hill to camp on Tchannon
River, 3 miles.

11-1/2. Touchet River.--The trail crosses the Tchannon River, and
ascends to a high plain, which continues to camp.

32-1/2. Touchet River.--Road follows a good trail along the valley,
where good camps are found any where, with wood, water, and
grass.

19-1/2. Fort Wallah Wallah.--Leaving Touchet River, the trail passes
over again to the plains, when there is neither wood, water,
or grass to Fort Wallah Wallah.

Total distance from St. Paul's to Fort Union, 712-1/2 miles.
Total distance from Fort Union to Fort Benton, 377-1/2 "
Total distance from Fort Benton to Fort Owen, 255 "
Total distance from Fort Owen to Fort Wallah Wallah, 340-3/4 "
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Total distance from St. Paul's, Min., to
Fort Wallah Wallah, Oregon, 1685-3/4 miles.

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XIX.--_Lieutenant_ E. F. BEALE'S _route from Albuquerque to the
Colorado River._

[Distances is miles and hundredths of a mile.]

Miles.

Albuquerque to

2.10. Atrisco.--Wood, water, and grass.

20.63. Rio Puerco.--Water in pools; wood and grass.

19.41. Near Puta.--Abundance of wood, water, and grass.

13.12. Covera.--Water and grass abundant; wood scarce.

13.06. Hay Camp.--Wood, water, and grass plenty.

25.37. Agua Frio.--Wood, water, and grass plenty.

16.28. Inscription Rock.--Small spring; grass and wood plenty.

16.32. Ojo del Pescado.--Water and grass plenty; wood for camp.

15.13. Zuni.--Grass and water plenty; wood scarce.

6.19. Indian Well.--Wood, water, and grass