th's shop and
store at the bridge six miles from camp, and at 2-1/2 miles
from the camp it passes the "Devil's Gate" and a mail station.
The Sweet Water here runs between two perpendicular cliffs,
presenting a most singular and striking appearance. Take wood
at the Gate for camp. Good grass and water at all places on
Sweet Water Creek.

[Illustration: THE DEVIL'S GATE.]

20. Sweet Water Creek.--Road muddy after rains, and some bad
ravines to cross. Wood, water, and grass of the best quality
at camp.

12. Sweet Water Creek.--Road runs along the valley of the Sweet
Water, where there is plenty of wood and grass in places, but
little wood at the camp noted.

8. On Sweet Water.--Road good; no wood; grass abundant.

20. On Sweet Water.--Road good; no wood.

17. Strawberry Creek.--Little wood; grass and water abundant.
Road leaves "Sweet Water," and ascends a very long hill which
is very rocky.

20-1/4. South Pass.--Road crosses the dividing ridge, and strikes
the Pacific Spring, where there is excellent water and good
grass if many cattle have not passed, in which event the
traveler had better continue on down the creek which issues
from the spring. Sage for fuel; no wood.

15-3/4. Dry Sandy Creek.--Grass scarce; no wood; some sage and
greasewood; water brackish, but drinkable; road good. Here the
traveler should send ahead and have the best spots of grass
found, as it is very scarce throughout this section. Sublett's
Cut-off turns off here for Soda Springs and Fort Hall. Take
the left for Fort Bridger and Salt Lake City.

15. Little Sandy Creek.--Grass in spots along the creek bottom,
and some fuel.

18. Big Sandy Creek.--Grass in detached spots on the creek, and
little fuel.

21-1/2. Green River, Upper Ford.--Grass and fuel on the river.

7. Green River, at the Lower Ford.--Good grass and fuel below
the ford. Ferry in time of high water. Mail station and
grocery.

16. Black's Fork.--Good grass and fuel.

7. Ham's Fork.--United States bridge, no toll. Good grass
and fuel.

12. Black's Fork.--Road forks at the crossing of Black's Fork,
both roads leading to Fort Bridger. This itinerary is upon
the