The Prairie Traveler: A Hand-book for Overland ExpeditionsMarcy, Randolph B. (Randolph Barnes)
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The Prairie Traveler: A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions
Marcy, Randolph B. (Randolph Barnes)
Overland journeys to the Pacific; West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
15-3/4. Dry Sandy Creek.--Grass scarce; no wood; some sage and
greasewood; water brackish, but drinkable; road good. Here the
traveler should send ahead and have the best spots of grass
found, as it is very scarce throughout this section. Sublett's
Cut-off turns off here for Soda Springs and Fort Hall. Take
the left for Fort Bridger and Salt Lake City.
15. Little Sandy Creek.--Grass in spots along the creek bottom,
and some fuel.
18. Big Sandy Creek.--Grass in detached spots on the creek, and
little fuel.
21-1/2. Green River, Upper Ford.--Grass and fuel on the river.
7. Green River, at the Lower Ford.--Good grass and fuel below
the ford. Ferry in time of high water. Mail station and
grocery.
16. Black's Fork.--Good grass and fuel.
7. Ham's Fork.--United States bridge, no toll. Good grass
and fuel.
12. Black's Fork.--Road forks at the crossing of Black's Fork,
both roads leading to Fort Bridger. This itinerary is upon
the left-hand road, which crosses Black's Fork two miles
from Ham's Fork.
13. Smith's Fork.--Good camps along Black's Fork at any place,
but the road leaves the stream for several miles. Wood,
water, and grass at the confluence of Black's and Smith's
Forks.
18-1/4. Fort Bridger.--Good camps above and below the fort.
Military post, mail station, and store.
Muddy Creek.--Good grass, wood, and water. Grass short after
many trains have passed. It is then necessary to go up the
creek to find good grass. Road passes a fine spring 3 miles
back.
19. Bear River.--Good camps, with wood, water, and grass.
Good ford, except in very high water. Sulphur Creek two miles
back.
19. Red Fork.--In "Echo Canon," two miles below Cashe Cave,
good grass and fuel; water plenty.
19-1/4. Weber River.--Good grass, wood, and water. Mail station.
United States bridge for high water; no toll.
5-1/4. Spring Branch.--Good camp. Road leaves the river, and takes
the left into a valley.
9. Bauchmin's Creek.--Road crosses over a mountain, and
descends to the creek, where there is a good camp.
14. Big Canon Creek.--Road crosses Bauchmin's Creek 13 times
in 8 miles, then ascends the mountain along a small creek,
which is well wooded and good grass.
6. Emigration Creek.--Road leaves Canon Creek, and crosses the
two mountains, which are very steep and long. Grass and wood
before crossing the "Little Mountain."
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