An  extensive  .well- wooded  valley  lies  at  the  head  of  the  bay,  and
on  the  north  side  of  the  valley  a  remarkable  mountain,  with  a  snow-
clad  summit  of  dome  shape,  rises  to  the  height  of  6,500  feet.  Trout
are  plentiful  in  the  river  flowing  into  this  bay.  Berries  are  found
in  abundance,  especially  the  wild  raspberry.
Maple  point  lies  on  the  eastern  shore,  3  miles  from  Bluff  point.
Maple  trees  grow  upon  this  point,  and  when  in  leaf  render  it  con-
spicuous. Half  a  mile  south  of  Maple  point  is  a  small  bay  which
affords  fair  anchorage  for  small  craft.  Anchor  300  yards  from  the
southern  side  in  8  to  9  fathoms.  Immediately  northward  of  Maple
point  is  a  bay,  with  a  large  stream  flowing  into  it,  fronted  by  a  sand
flat.  Swamp  point,  a  low,  marshy,  wooded  point,  through  which  a
river  flows,  lies  3  miles  NNW.  from  Maple  point.  A  sand  spit  ex-
tends J  mile  to  the  southwestward  from  Swamp  point,

Pirie  point,  situated  2  miles  NW.  from  Swamp  point,  is  high,
bold,  and  conspicuous.  A  sand  spit  extends  400  yards  from  the
eastern  shore  midway  between  Swamp  and  Pirie  points.  White
point  lies  on  the  eastern  shore,  4  miles  from  Pirie  point.
566  PORTLAND  CANAL.
Tiim  point  lies  on  the  western  shore,  1^  miles  from  Tombstone
bay,  and  i«  high,  bold,  and  conspicuous.  Steep  point  on  the  western
shore,  6  miles  from^  Turn  point,  is  bold  and  steep-to.  Two  large
streams  flow  into  the  sea,  midway  between  Turn  and  Steep  points.
