. The Pacific tourist . where trainsmeet and pass; lint passenger trains do not stopunless signaled. The lake can now be seen foralong distance, and in a clear day. with a goodglass, the view is magnificent. Still crossing asage brush plain, with occasional alkali patches,closing in upon the shore at times, we soon ar-rive at Luke.—There is an open plain to the northof these two stations, and north of Rozel espe-cially, are salt wells. Between these two stationsthe second sign-board close to the track, showingthe western limit of the 10 miles of track laidin one day, is seen. North of Lake Sta
. The Pacific tourist . where trainsmeet and pass; lint passenger trains do not stopunless signaled. The lake can now be seen foralong distance, and in a clear day. with a goodglass, the view is magnificent. Still crossing asage brush plain, with occasional alkali patches,closing in upon the shore at times, we soon ar-rive at Luke.—There is an open plain to the northof these two stations, and north of Rozel espe-cially, are salt wells. Between these two stationsthe second sign-board close to the track, showingthe western limit of the 10 miles of track laidin one day, is seen. North of Lake Stationabout three mills, are Cedar Springs, which wasquite a place during the construction of theroad, and a great deal of wood, etc., was obtainednear them, for use of the road. Leaving thisstation we pass across Hats and marshes, withthe old Union Pacific grade still well preserved,on our left. In places, however, it is partiallywashed away by the waves of the lake. Nextcomes Monument,—SOI miles from San Francisco;. SALT LAKE FROM MONUMENT POINT. elevation, 4,227 feet. An isolated rock rises,like a monument, in the lake on the left, whilethe hill on the right is crowned with turrets andprojecting domes. You have here a grand viewof the lake, its islands and shores, with promon-tories, etc., which is correctly represented by ourartist. The station itself is a mere side trackand y, for the convenience of the the strong south wind blows, the waves,dashing against the rocks on the shore, and therolling white caps in the distance, form a beauti-ful view which the tourist, after passing thedreary waste, will appreciate. The road nowturns to the right, and the view of the lake isshut out by a low hill that intervenes. On thewest side of this hill are the Locomotive Springswhich puff out steam at times, and which givethem their name. A Mormon brother has aranche at the springs, and seems to enjoy life asbest he can witli three wives. The Overflow of the Great Salt Lake—
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