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Show 5994 Q Were you on the river in a boat? A Yes. Q And for what purpose did you use the boats? A We used the boats for the purpose of the survey, crossing the river and moving downstream, from one instrument station to the next. Q Have you any figures there that indicate the fall in the river? A I have. Q Let us have the fall of the river? A Well, numerous readings were taken along the river, and if you will give me the particular points, I can tell you what the fall is between those points. Q Well, say from Grand Junction down to the end of the first ten miles, what is the fall? A ( Examining map) 65 feet. Q 6 ½ feet to the mile? A 6 ½ feet to the mile. Q Does your map indicate any rapids in that first ten miles? A ( Examining map) Well, any abrupt breaks in the water surface are indicated; they are not classified as rapids. |
