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SOME RIVERS OF CONNECTICUT.
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this region, and the most probable explanation is that the post-glacial streams do not altogether follow pre-glacial valleys. This gap, used by turnpike and railroad, testifies of another and older drainage system.

That in this brief article all the problems connected with the Connecticut rivers have been solved, or even noted, is not to be expected. It is hoped, however, that the work done may prove a help to further study of the same regions, and that the tentative conclusions advanced may be substantiated by further investigation.

Henry B. Kummel.

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