oad.--Good water.

22-9/10. Big spring to the left of the road, affording a great amount
of water, which runs off in a small stream.

23. Laguna Colorado.--Water somewhat sulphurous; fuel mesquite
roots; grass abundant.

35. Mustang Pond.--This pond is north of the road about two
miles, and was found in 1849, but emigrants and others have
not been able to find it since. For this reason I would advise
travelers to fill their water-kegs at the Laguna Colorado, as
in a very dry season they might not be able to get any water
until they reach the Sand Hills. The road is excellent over
the "Llano Estacado," or Staked Plain.

34-1/2. Sand Hills.--Water in holes. The water is good here, and can
always be relied on as permanent. The road through the Sand
Hills is very heavy, and I would advise travelers with loaded
wagons to make half loads.

31-1/2. Laguna near the Pecos River.--Road passes through the hills,
and descends the high prairie to the valley of the Pecos.
Laguna on the left.

15-5/8. Crossing of Pecos.--Water deep and not fordable; river 42
yards wide. A road leads up the eastern bank of the Pecos to
a ford with rock bottom. Good camps can be had at almost any
point on the Pecos. The water is brackish, but can be used
without harm.

54-1/2. Pecos River.--Point of the river where the road turns off
toward Delaware Creek.

9-1/8. Delaware Creek.--Good road after leaving the Pecos River.
The road on the Pecos is good in the bottom in very dry
weather, but after heavy rains it is submerged and very muddy.
Travelers should then turn off to the bluffs. The water in
Delaware Creek is brackish.

11-7/8. Ojo de San Martin.--Fine spring of fresh water, also mineral
spring. Good road up Delaware Creek.

15-3/10. Independence Spring.--Large spring of excellent water. Look
out for Indians.

5-1/10. Ojo del Camins.--Good spring in the pine timber at the base
of the mountain.

4-1/2. Peak of the Guadalupe.--Spring at the foot of the mountain.
Road descends the mountain, and is very steep.

23-7/8. Ojo del Cuerbo.--Road descends through a very rough and
sinuous ravine, and crosses a long prairie to camp at a
pond of standing water. No wood.