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Show 5970 3973 some bearing on the change in the flood stage of the river, would it not? A Yes, sir. The Special Master. All right. I just wanted to get that straight. By Mr. Blackmar: Q Now, Mr. Fowler, when you take that in conjunction -- we will say on page1; on page 1, are there not permanent landmarks which are shown, with their heights above sea level? A ( Examining plat) Yes, sir; there are bench marks along the river; there were bench marks; I do not see any on this page ( indicating); none are shown on this page; because the Coast Survey level party did not overtake us until we were some distance up the river; they were later than we were. The Special Master. Take some other page, then, Mr. Blackmar. By Mr. Blackmar: Q On page 2, near Mile 28, is a bench mark ( indicat-ing on plat)? A ( Examining plat) Yes, sir. |