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Show 204 made by the Geological Survey, and the numbers which were given the rapids by the topographers when they made the survey. By the Special Master: Q Yes; but what I mean is that you said " probably" rapids, or " probably clear water." What do you mean by that; because it was either a rapids as you saw it, or else it is your estimate of what it might be at some other time. A Yes. The rapids, or the location of the rapids, is correct. The exact extent, as to whether it is 1,300 feet or 1,200 feet, is a question of judgment, but the location of the rapids and the number is the official designation of the rapids through Cataract Canyon, as determined by the topographers when they made their survey. Q That is as it was actually surveyed? A That is, as it was actually surveyed. Q Then, what do you mean by " probably rapids," and " probably straight, clear water?" A Well, the green stretches are placed where the slope is such that, during low water stages, it is rapid water. As the flow increases, they run more or less into the rapids. For instance, as the stage changes in the river, certain stretches that may be quiet water become rapid water, and certain that may be rapid water become rapids. Now, these conditions shown on here ( indicating map) are ordinary low-water conditions of the river. 2167 |
