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Show 97 -- 93-- " A I can show you from the profile, Dr. Farnsworth." R. 206- 207. " The Witness: These ( indicating on map) are the elevations of that river between Mile 204 and Mile 206, as shown on Sheet T, the profile accompanying that plan, which shows that at File 204 the elevation was 3,765 feet, and it shows that at File 205 the elevation was 3,790 feet. Now, the elevation is shown by 6- foot drops throughout that stretch. " The Special Master: I think that I can understand that, Mr. Farnsworth. There may be a difference of opinion as to what constitutes rapids and where rapid water and rapids merge into each other; so that when you have designated them on a map like that ( indicating), there might be some difference of opinion as to what you would call it. But the profile survey showing the drop would show how far, or how difficult navigation was at that point, leaving out the question of rocks. I mean it would show the descent and the rapidity of the water. Whether you would call it rapid water or rapids. I suppose, depends on who is calling it. " Mr. Farnsworth; I think that is true your Honor." R. 207- 208. " The Special Master: I think the record will now show just what the maps consist of, and to what degree they are to be given weight." R. 209. After viewing the two cataracts, he and his party proceeded back and up the Colorado River. R. 209. He took photographs of what is designated as the |