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Show 158 -- 154-- surveys on the lower Columbia River or the Snake River, as the Geological Survey does not work, in general, on navigable streams. He knows that one Fork of the Snake River rises in Yellowstone Park, and the other west of Yellowstone Park. R. 343. He believes that the elevation of the South Fork would be about 10,000 feet, and the North Fork about 7,000 feet. R. 344. He does not know the elevation of Sacramento River at the point it rises. R. 344. He computed the San Juan River from Chinle Creek. R. 345. Redirect Examination. Vol. 2, pp. 346- 368. Witness attempted to put into his diary all of the places where the boat ran onto bars, and the diary in on file in the Geological Survey. During his testimony he refreshed his recollection from the diary. Many persons in charge of survey parties keep a diary of general interest which is filled separate from the technical reports. R. 346. The report filled by witness was filled in his capacity as hydraulic engineer, and the same remains on file in the department [ Geological Survey], for all time. R. 346. So far as the witness knows there is no time of the year when the channels of the Green and Colorado Rivers are entirely dry, there being some water in the channel at all times. R. 347. The long- time records of the streams have never shown them dry. |
