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Show 163 riffle was substantially the same in 1928 as that shown in 1909? A The physical characteristics as shown on here ( indicating plate), yes, sir. By Mr. Blackmar: Q What was the next bar? A The next bar is the Butterfly bar and riffle, some 11/ 2 or 2 miles below Greenriver. Q Now, just describe the conditions as you found them, and how they compare with the conditions in 1909. A My survey is shown on Plate 10. The comparison is shown on Plate 11. There has been a considerable reduction in the size of the island. The west channel has increased in width materially, and the east channel has also increased in width materially over what it was in 1909. I might say that the report shows in detail the comparison. And I am speaking from memory. The report shows the exact difference in the widths and the heights of the bar. Q What is the next bar that you have there? A The next bar is the Auger about 4 1/ 2 miles below Greenriver, shown on plate 12. Q Well, on Plate 13, indicate what difference you found in the conditions between the two surveys. A The bar at the Auger is formed largely by debris and brought into Little Grand Wash. Apparently, the wash is able 2124 |