OCR Text |
Show 6163 605 4165 A Since 1892. Q Mr. Obenchain, I show you exhibit 4 and ask you to explain what this map represents ( handing map to witness)? A ( Examining map) We had a call for the preparation of this map, showing these three rivers and all filings, entries and selections affecting the lands or abutting on these rivers. By Mr. Colllins: Q And disposals? A And disposals, including filings, entries, selec-tions, and patents. We took our record, tract books and otherwise, and obtained the data of the different kinds of filings and entries. And after we had that compiled -- I mean, after we got the data all together, we had this map first laid down by the rivers, and then showed these with-drawals. And in each one of these legal subdivisions we put down the nature of the claim. For instance, this O. P. Here means oil and gas permits under the Act of February 25, 1920. Q By the Government? A By the Interior Department. The other things like |