We obtained observations on an island a little below the Forks which gave longitude 111 degrees 8 minutes 42 seconds West, variation 24 degrees 18 minutes 20 seconds East.

Very little wood was seen during this day's march.

The western shore near the Forks is destitute of trees; it is composed of lofty perpendicular cliffs which were now covered with snow.

The eastern shore supports a few pines.
March 18.
Soon after our departure from the encampment we met two men from the establishment at Pierre au Calumet, who gave us correct information of its situation and distance.

Having the benefit of their track we marched at a tolerably quick pace and made twenty-two miles in the course of the day though the weather was very disagreeable for travelling, being stormy with constant snow.