two rocky buttes, and strikes
the Mormon trail, which leaves Green River at the same
place, but is very tortuous. Water not permanent here; good
grass three fourths of a mile from camp.

20-1/4. Cottonwood Creek.--Road passes over a broken country to a
water-hole, 9 miles; grass abundant; thence there is sand
in places: crosses several arroyas. Camp is between two
mountains. Wood, water, and grass abundant.

12. Grand River.--Road is over a rolling country; in places
light sand and heavy for wagons. Good camp.

13. Grand River.--Road is rolling and sandy. The Mormon road
runs nearer the mountains, and Colonel Loring thinks it is
better than the one he traveled. Good camp.

16-3/4. 1-1/2 mile from Grand River.--The first 3 miles is level,
then the road passes over a very elevated ridge, and
descends into the valley. Grand River runs through a canon,
and can not be reached with the animals. Road in places
sandy. Good camp.

9-1/2. Grand River.--At two miles strike Salt Creek, where the
Mormon road passes up a dry creek toward Gray Mountain. Road
skirts the mountains along Grand River, and is rough in
places, passing over abrupt hills. Good camp.

16-3/4. Grand River.--Road runs over a level and firm section, with
good camps at any point along the river. Cross the Mormon
and other trails. Good ford at the crossing except in high
water. Good camp.

18-1/2. On an Arroya.--Road runs over an undulating surface, crossing
several small streams issuing from Elk Mountain, affording
good camps at almost any place, and strikes Marcy's and
Gunnison's trails. Good camp.

15-1/4. Grand River.--Rolling country; high ridges with abrupt slopes
for 6-1/4 miles; thence into a plain for 7-1/4 miles to
Double Creek. Good camps.

12. Oncompagre River.--Good ford except in high water. At 6 miles
cross a dry creek; thence 3 miles over a high, level, and
firm road; strike a large trail; descend a hill with gentle
slope into the Valley of Oncompagre, where there are fine
camps. Winter resort for Ute Indians.

14-1/2. Oncompagre River.--Road runs along the valley of the
Oncompagre, is good, and camps may be found at any point,
with plenty of wood,