ocvj.tr/, and its neans of transportation, and declared that 

 "v/ith the topo/-ra:hlcal map you undoubtedly secure a better 



>f tlie relation existing between two different points 

 thor. can be done by personal investigation without spending 

 a decl'iedly unwarranted amount of time". He deprecated 

 gcir.p int,o the logging business before a cruise is made of 

 lands under consideration before buying them. Ho illustrated 

 the value of topographic maps by comparing then with 

 architects' plans for a house or building, and was emphatic 

 in corjr.endinf conmon sense in the planning of logpinf 

 operations and an intelligent understanding of such maps 



thfir practical use. He recommended a thorough study 

 of costs in comparative form and dwelt upon the value of 

 "reliable, immediate, adequate and permanent records", and 

 warred against dependence upon naps or plans not absolutely 

 correct* 



llr. Peed tyent into details of output of machines, 

 of estimates and of unity of methods, and declared that he 

 knew of no method "that would better fulfill the conditions 

 than a ood mop properly handled". While he acknowledged 

 that the preparation of a good map involves some oxponse it 

 would not be so great "as would appear on first thought and 

 will undoubtedly under almost any condition be warranted." 



Trailo and Brush Disposal 



I am not accustomed to writing articles for 

 publication, but will make a trb.1. 



The Ruth and Zonia telephone is complete and is 

 in fine working order, the line being thirteen railea in 

 length and well constructed. I congratulate Ranger Gray 

 in his good judgment in his choice as foreman, as Mr. Wm. 

 Vann accomplished lots of good work each day. 



Prom my experience in building trails through short, 

 dense brush, the best implement is a good mattock. First, 

 have it sharpened by a blacksmith and not tempered too hard 

 so it will beak by striking rocks, and soft enough so you can 

 easily sharpen with file* Any one can easily carry a file 

 with him. By keeping your mattock sharp you can brush out a 

 trail in good shape, and it will be free from sharp snags that 

 would be liable to cripple your saddle or pack horse for all 

 sunner- However, a trail brushed in that way and six or 

 eight feet wide will offer great advantages in checking forest 

 fireu should a fire come in that section of the country, and 

 besides you have done something to be proud of. I have 

 built considerable trail of this kind while on patrol and 

 lookout duty, and I believe it to be the most practical way. 



Assistant Ranger Box has cy idea of piling brush 

 except in regard to windrows. I believe the windrows should 

 be nade short and not to exceed four feet in height. Then 



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