20. Humboldt River.--Along the entire course of the Humboldt good grass is found in the bottoms. The road, which follows the bottom, is hard and smooth, but can not be traveled in seasons of very high water, as the bottom overflows. It is then necessary to take the road on the bluffs, where the grass is scarce. The river, when not above a fording stage, can be forded at almost any point, and good camps can be found at short intervals. There are spots along the river bottom where alkaline ponds are frequent. These are poisonous to cattle, and should be avoided by travelers. It is well along this river not to allow animals to drink any water except from the river where it is running. 20. Humboldt River.--The foregoing remarks apply for every camp on the Humboldt River. 22. Humboldt River.--Good camps along the Humboldt Valley. 23. Humboldt River. 13-1/2. Humboldt River. 16-1/2. Humboldt River. 25. Humboldt River. 13-3/4. Humboldt River. 24. Humboldt River. 24-1/2. Humboldt River. 20-1/4. Humboldt River. 18-3/4. Humboldt River. 13-1/2. Humboldt River. 18-1/4. Lawson's Meadows.--The road here forks, the left going by the Carson Valley and Sacramento route, and the right _via_ Goose, Clear, and Rhett lakes, Applegate's Pass of the Cascade Mountains, into Rogue River Valley, Fort Law, Oregon Territory, Yreka, Fort Jones, Fort Reading, and Sacramento River. 33-1/2. On Humboldt River.--Grass and water poor all the distance to the Sink of the Humboldt. 19-1/2. Sink of Humboldt River.--The water at the Sink is strongly impregnated with alkali; the road generally is good. Travelers should not allow their stock to drink too freely of this water. 26. Head Sink of Humboldt.--Road good. 45. Carson River.--Road crosses the desert, where there is no water for stock, but there is a well where travelers can purchase water for drinking. This part of the road should be traveled in the cool of the day and at night. Grass good, also the water. 2. Carson River.--Good bunch-grass near the road. 30. Carson River.--26 miles of desert; poor grass. 14. Eagle Ranch.--Good grass and water. 13. Reese's Ranch.--Good grass and water. 12. Williams' Ranch.--Very good water and grass. 15. Hope Valley.--Road rough and rocky. 3. Near Sierra.--Good camp, with water and grass. 7. First Summit.--Road rough and rocky; good water; grass scarce. 2. Second Summit.--Road mountainous and very steep; snow nearly all the year. 10. Lakes.--Good camp. 12. Leek Springs.--Good grass near the road. 10. Trader's Creek.--Grass and fuel scarce. 12. Sly Park.--Grass and fuel near the road.