Camps occasionally on the river, but little fuel. Grass and water good. On Platte River.-Road continues along the valley, with the same character as before, but more timber. Camp opposite Brady's Island. Plenty of wood, water, and grass.
Road runs from one to three miles from the river.
Plenty of wood, water, and grass on a small stream, which is part of the Platte. Mail station here. South Platte River.-Road runs along the Platte, with no timber. Good grass and water at any point, with buffalo-chips for fuel. South Platte River.-No timber all day.