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9. Bear Creek, Bear Valley, near Monument No. 132, M. B. L. 
Altitude about 1200 meters. This stream flows into the Altar 
River, through which it ultimately reaches the Gulf of California. 
One small, very handsome fish is abundant in this little thread 
of water. Plenty of specimens saved. 
10. Sonoyta River, Sonora, at the Mexican towns of Sonoyta and 
Quitovaquito, Monuments Hos. 168 and 172, M. B. L. This stream 
flows independently -- mostly dry -- to the Gulf of California. 
11. Gila River, at Adonde Siding, Gila City, and mouth of the 
Gila. 
12. Colorado River, from the mouth of the Gila River to the Gulf 
of California. 
13. Salton River, Colorado Desert, at Seven ’Veils (south of 
monument No. 213, M. B. L., in Lower California) and Gardner's 
Laguna (south of Monument No. 216, M. B. L.). 
New River, on the Colorado River, also contained large fishes; 
but we did not fish there. 
When flooded, Unlucky Lake, New River, is "full of fishes". 
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14. Pacific Ocean, at Monument No. 258, M. B. L., 700 miles west 
of the initial monument on the Rio Grande. Some of these fishes 
were from the sea; others from the estuary of the "£ia Juana River. 
A few fishes were subsequently collected on San Clements. Island, 
80 miles northwest of San Diego Bay. Two small bottles with fishes 
(Sticklebacks) from the "fia Juana were lately handed in. 
(Signed) EDGAR A. MEARNS. 
