It discharges its surplus waters into Blackwood Creek, and has several times been stocked with fish.

In the mid-distance is Loon Lake, which is the head-waters of the California Ditch, which follows over the Georgetown Divide, carries water some forty to fifty miles, and is distributed by its owners, the Reno Water and Electric Power Co., for mining, irrigation and domestic purposes.
East of Loon Lake are Spider and Pleasant Lakes, all of which we are told are connected with one another and controlled by the same company.

Another lake, Bixly or Bixby, slightly to the north of Pleasant, is also connected.
To the east of Pleasant Lake, Buck Island and Rock Bound Lakes were dazzlingly brilliant in the mid-day sun.
One has but to look at the map to realize what a comprehensive survey is possible in every direction from Ellis Peak.

There is no wonder that it is so popular.

The panorama is unobstructed--the outlook practically complete and perfect.