Ford Bauchmin's Creek 13 times in 8 miles. After 2 miles along a small water-course ascend Big Mountain , whence first view of Great Salt Lake City, 12 miles distant. After 14 miles, Big Kanyon Creek . Six miles farther the road leaves Big Kanyon Creek, and after a steep ascent and descent makes Emigration Creek. Cross Little Mountain , 2 miles beyond Big Mountain ; road rough and dangerous. Five miles from Emigration Kanyon to Great Salt Lake City. Road through " Big Field" 6 miles square.................  29 miles 7 am to  7:15 pm  Aug. 28, 1860