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Show 309 Trimble - D 5861 3867 Q What was the ultimate end of this survey? For what purpose was it? A Well, it was investigating the feasibility, I should say, of the reservoir and dam sites of the San Juan and Colo - rado Rivers - the power possibilities. Q and your particular assignment was to do what? A As I said, to make the plan and profile survey -- if that is what you mean. Q What height did you run your survey up to? A The height was up to the limiting contour; to the limit in contour of 3900. And prior to reaching 3900, which does not extend up the river as far as Chinle Creek, I only considered the limiting contour of 3900, I mapped the topography I all cases up to that point. Q Were you chief of that party? A Yes, sir. Q And was one of your duties to arrange for supplies? A Yes, sir. Q did you make those arrangements prior to the time you left Bluff? A Yes, in a tentative manner; probably before even going into Bluff, or to Goodridge, I had to arrange for supplies in the way of purchases. I think I purchased some |
