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the city to have the benefit of the river scenery. In 

 addition to the road, there is a path along the river 

 side for those who wish to walk, and seats have been 

 provided wherever there are favorable outlooks. At 

 two places creeks pass underneath the drive, carry- 

 ing their supply of water to the river, and the main 

 forest above described has spurs of forest growth 

 extending along the banks of these creeks far out 

 into the country. 



There are situations where this imaginary drive 

 might become a reality, giving pleasure forever to 

 the inhabitants of the city who delight in the river 

 drive and also to the farmers who would continue 

 to use it for generations, and toward whose farms the 

 river road makes a direct line of communication 

 from the city. Perhaps, in some instances, a lake 

 might take the place of the river, or the main road 

 might follow the course of a comparatively narrow 

 stream with steep high banks. From such a road 

 branches leading to the farming country might 

 emerge through tributary valleys of smaller size. 

 The aim should be to preserve the natural beauty 

 of the country, while seeking at the same time direct- 

 ness and convenience in lines of travel. By planting 

 in certain places and preserving openings where there 



