The sand stones had fragments of charcoal on some surfaces but found no recognisable fossils.

- George Mercer Dawson

Selenite occurs in abundance in well formed clear crystals of several inches in length.

- George Mercer Dawson

A duck's nest was found today near the trail on the dry open prairie with as far as could be seen no water or marsh near. The bird flew off but could…

- George Mercer Dawson