REPORT OF GEORGE B. CHITTENDEN, C. E., TOPOGRAPHER OF 

 THE WHITE RIVER DIVISION, 1876. 



LETTER OF TEANSMITTAL. 



Washington, D. C, February 15, 1878. 



Sir : Herewith I transmit my report of the topographical work done 

 by the party under my direction during the season of 1876 in the White 

 Eiver district. 



The country surveyed was almost entirely unknown, and our w^ork is 

 found to be of a radically different character from what had been gener- 

 ally supposed. Aside from its geographical importance, there was in it 

 but little of scientific interest. I have therefore confined myself princi- 

 pally to a description of the surface characteristics, and the course pur- 

 sued by us in working the district. 



Our headquarters for the season were made at the White Eiver Ute 

 Indian Agency. I wish to express through you my hearty thanks to 

 the agent, Mr. Danforth, and his wife, for the universal kindness and 

 hospitality with which we were received, and for the many favors which 

 they were able to extend to us. 



Trusting that the results of the season's work may prove satisfactory, 

 I remain your obedient servant, 



GEOEGE B. CHITTEiTDEIsr. 



Dr. F. Y. Hayden, 



United States Geologist in charge. 



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