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HANGING ROCK, ECHO CANYON, UTAH.

Millard—an unimportant station to the
tourist, is situated in the midst of a fine
agricultural section—two stores, a flouring
mill and hotel; population about 100.
Eight miles further, we come to

Elkhorn—which is on the east bank
of Elkhorn River, and of considerable im-
portance as a point for freight traffic—it be-
ing the outlet of Elkhorn River valley.

ELKHORN RivER—is a stream of about
300 miles in length. It rises among the
hills of the Divide, near where the head-
waters of the Niobrara River rise and wend
their way toward their final destination,
the Missouri. The course of Elkhorn
creek, or river, is east of south. It is one
of the few streams in this part suitable for
mill purposes, and possesses many excel-
lent mill sites along its course. The valley
of this stream averages about eight miles
in width, and is of the best quality of
farming land. It is settled by Germans
for over 100 miles of its length from its
junction with the Platte River. The

 

stream abounds in native fish, as well as a
great variety of “fancy brands” from the
East—a car load of which were accidently
emptied into the water at the bridge, while
en route to be placed in the lakes and
streams of California, during the spring
of 1873.

Wild turkeys on the plains, and among
the low hills, along with deer and antelope,
atford sport and excitement for the hunter.
The river swarms with ducks and geese at
certain seasons of the year, that come here
to nest and feed. he natural thrift of
the German is manifested in his well-con-
ducted farms, comfortable houses, sur-
rounded by growing orchards and well-
tilled gardens. There is no pleasanter val-
ley in Nebraska than this, or one where
the traveler will find a better field for ob-
serving the rapid growth and great natural
resources of the Northwest; and should he
choose to pass a week or more in hunting
and fishing, he will find ample sport and a
hospitable home with almost any of the