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Show 351 Q Then you do not mean by that a very deep passage between stone walls; you mean by that in general the valley? A I referred to the canyon there, being the rim that you can see when you are in a boat down at the water's surface-- the canyon itself. Like the Grand Canyon of the Colorado it would include, practically, between El Dufar and the North Rim. Q The word " canyon" is loosely used by different people; and I wanted to see what you mean when you say that the river runs in a canyon. Take your photograph No. 40, Green River in canyon. Now, one bank there ( indicating) does not appear to consist of high rock walls at all-- his one here ( Indicating). A ( Examining exhibit) That is just entering Labyrinth Canyon. Q Well, then, above that, you do not call that the canyon, and yet it is the valley of the river. A That is the valley. Between Greenriver and the mouth of the San Rafael, the river flows through a more or less open valley, where the canyon walls or rock walls are not high; they may be 100 feet as a maximum, or 50 feet. Q Well, then, assuming that by " canyon" you mean wherever the river enters between two high rock walls-- A High rock walls; yes, sir. Q What is the average width of the river where it is not running between two high rock walls? A The average width above the San Rafael is not materially 2316 |