along the stream & into a deep bay in the general contour of the Coteau. The road then leaves the stream & ascends the western side of the base [?], rising in fact onto the Coteau level. The appearance of the Coteau here is very favourable compared to that assumed ! [?] on the line. It is not stony & though some parts are arid, many are quite the contrary & slews & swamps abound.

A thunder storm coming on, we camped early just getting the tents up before the rain which was very violent & lasted till 8 P.M.

Scarped banks in the brook crossed today show drift clay of pale brown colour with some pebbles & boulders but not markedly stoney

Camp 7.45 A.M.

Bar 27.57

Ther 74

Noon halt 51-2 m. from morning camp

27.47

80

Camp 8.30 P.M.

27.20

64

June 17. Started by 7 A.M. & came about 14 miles to halt. Then travelled on again making in all about 20 m.

T'he country much broken into deep basin like swamps & lakes without outflow & high ridges & hills. Passed a very prominent butte to the left which seems to run Southward a long way. At its base are many circles of old lodges. Also appears to be a spring. After noon halt country descends again & is less grandly broken but becomes very stoney in places & even resembles the Coteau seen on the line. The country passed over in the morning has a good growth of grass & herbage, though no shrubs or trees.

Camp 7 A.M.

Bar 27.04

Ther 64

Halt I PM 14 m. W. of last camp it

26.71

90

Camp 8 PM

27.06

69

Odometer 8100 revol.

Stromg S.W. wind.

June 18. Country passed over all day much broken but not as a rule stoney. Over large areas very dry & covered with Selaganella? [selaginelial among the grass. Other parts are greener & more fertile looking & there are many swamps & small ponds which would yield good bay. Passed several alkaline lakes. In the evening a range of scarped highlands visible to the south showing white banks like those of the lignite tertiary. Apparently 5 or 6 miles distant. Found an indian silver ornament on the prairie this evening. It had evidently been