| IntroductionGuidebook OrganizationThe descriptions in this book are grouped by watershedsand coastal regions. Each chapter begins with e map thatidentifies and locates the rivers covered in the text Withinthe chapter the rivers are described in alphabePcal orderWith two exceptions: ( 1 ) chapters that are named for alarge fresh=water river begin with the description of thatriver; (2) rivers in chapters that have the word "coastal" inthe title are arranged in order from south to north or westto east.Format for New River DescriptionsNew descriptions of many rivers have been written for this book, and they appear in a format where general com-ments, important information, and details are treated separately.The text you are now reading is an example of the typeface used for this new material. General comments about the river and thecountry through which it flows follow the headings andsubheadings. Much of this information is intended to helpyou a and decide which parts of it to run. 1978 Format for New River Descriptions Difficulty of the river Recommended water PevePs Description of the scenery USGS: maps Portages: Campsites: The detailed write-up appears next This is thesection to which you will most often refer once you are on the river. |
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