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is very rugged. For this reason we follow the 
line indicated in the map attached to my 
published Pamphlet. Passing by the Crow 
Encampment and skirting the Similkameen
at the commencement of the level valley. The
Okanogan should be crossed above the junction 
either below the lower lake or between the two 
lakes, both sides being alike level and under 
the same disadvantage for wood, save that 
on the east side it might be obtained more 
easily from the back country. 
   There are no difficulties along the Similkameen,
the greater portion of the distance consisting
of level flats interrupted occasionally by rocky hill
sides covered with wood. These at low water are
avoided by travellers by fording so as to reach
the alternate flats on the opposite sides. Of course
a telegraph line would continue along the same
side (the left) on which the stream is struck and
along it the Government road is now, I presume
continuously improved.
   The prevailing lumber is the red pine, which
you will know by its red, scaly bark, and long 
pendent fronds. This (the Pinus Ponderosa) is as
its name intimates, very heavy and is moreover
very subject to decay in the open air. For this
reason though useful in the form of boards
for indoor work it is entirely unfit for posts.

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