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sandstones, somewhat resembling No. 1. 200 or 300 feet of the 
variegated maria, called mostly upper Jurassic. 80 or 100 feet 
of the lower part of the yellow sandstone of No. 1; the escarp¬ 
ment of the upper tables. These beds seem to dip slightly to 
the South pitching under Ute Mountains so - 
No. 1 joins the trachyte for two or three miles along the 
North base of the irat; the shale only seems to have been folded 
up. No fossils, Passed a number of ruins; among others; Battle 
Rock, said by tradition to be the site of the last battle between 
the Ancient Lloqucjjis and the encroaching Utes. It is an interest¬ 
ing and picturesque place.(See plan and sketch). Saw also tower. 
Reached the Hoven Weep by crossing the tongue of tfee table that 
lies between the MeElmo and its principal tributary; The Hoven 
Weep. Hoven Weep signifies in Ute - deserted canon or land. 
Encamped near what must, have been an extensive fortified castle* 
(See Jackson's views and plans) Hoven Weep Castle. 
August lst.- 
Jackson and Harry rode westward on a dim trail in the morning. 
Jack to look for ruins: Harry to search the Montezuma for water. 
I followed them to the west fork of Hoven Weep and returned to 
Gamp early! Hot. No. 1 caps all the higher me?sas. The variegated 
