left-hand road, which crosses Black's Fork two miles
from Ham's Fork.

13. Smith's Fork.--Good camps along Black's Fork at any place,
but the road leaves the stream for several miles. Wood,
water, and grass at the confluence of Black's and Smith's
Forks.

18-1/4. Fort Bridger.--Good camps above and below the fort.
Military post, mail station, and store.

Muddy Creek.--Good grass, wood, and water. Grass short after
many trains have passed. It is then necessary to go up the
creek to find good grass. Road passes a fine spring 3 miles
back.

19. Bear River.--Good camps, with wood, water, and grass.

Good ford, except in very high water. Sulphur Creek two miles
back.

19. Red Fork.--In "Echo Canon," two miles below Cashe Cave,
good grass and fuel; water plenty.

19-1/4. Weber River.--Good grass, wood, and water. Mail station.
United States bridge for high water; no toll.

5-1/4. Spring Branch.--Good camp. Road leaves the river, and takes
the left into a valley.

9. Bauchmin's Creek.--Road crosses over a mountain, and
descends to the creek, where there is a good camp.

14. Big Canon Creek.--Road crosses Bauchmin's Creek 13 times
in 8 miles, then ascends the mountain along a small creek,
which is well wooded and good grass.

6. Emigration Creek.--Road leaves Canon Creek, and crosses the
two mountains, which are very steep and long. Grass and wood
before crossing the "Little Mountain."

10-1/4. Great Salt Lake City.--Forage can be purchased here, as well
as most of the articles the traveler may require, at high
prices. There is no camping-place within two miles of the
city. It is best for those who encamp with animals to cross
the Jordan River, or to stop near the mouth of the canon
before entering the city.

Total distance from Fort Leavenworth to Salt Lake City, 1168 miles.

* * * * *

V.--_From Salt Lake City to Sacramento and Benicia, California._

Miles.

From Salt Lake City to

18. Hait's Ranch.--Good road, and grass abundant until Bear
River is crossed.

17-1/4. Ford on Weber River.--Good road, and grass abundant.

15. Point of Mountain.--Spring water warm but pure.

12-3/4.