Shortly after leaving the river passed numerous fine springs coming out along the sides of a branch valley. Temperature of water 46".
Camped at a small lake. Reedy & with many ducks. Traces of a very recent indian camp.
Crossed a road heavily marked leading to ìFort Standoffî a whisky-traders post at the forks of the Bow & Belly Rivers. Road running nearly N & S where seen.
Chief Mountain standing up always ahead a very prominent landmark about 5 m