 | 1859 - 398 sider
...peak, now occupied by muddy lakes, indicate the existence here, in former times, of volcanic forees. In these mountain formations, which border the great...purposes are here abundant. Gold has been found in plaeo.-. in paying i|uantities, and. without doubt. the more common and useful minerals will be discovered... | |
 | Hubert Howe Bancroft - 1890 - 872 sider
...The highest peaks were granite. He found between the elevations small, rich valleys, covered witli fine grass for hay, and susceptible of cultivation...fine timber for fuel and lumber, limestone and good building stone, many common and useful minerals ; but that which was of greater interest at that period... | |
 | 1875 - 980 sider
...Lieutenant Warren, in 1858. Speaking of the valleys in that region, he says in his report of that year: "In these mountain formations which border the great...and lumber, limestone, and good stone for building purposess are here abundant." In the same report, further on, he says: " The country furnishes the... | |
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In these mountain formations, which border the great plains on the west, are to be found beautiful flowing streams, and small rich valleys covered over with fine grass for hay, and susceptible of cultivation by means of irrigation. Fine timber for fuel... 