4 The principal stream valleys, as already stated, are steep-sided and U-shaped. All except the main north-south valley are narrow. main valley has a flat floor half a mile wide over their way with frequent changes of course. are rapid, glacially fed, and unnavigable. is 85 feet a mile up to the mouth of Am steeper above that point. The grade of mile, that of Bitter creek is about 125 fee cier creek and Marmot river are 400 feet main north-south valley is straight, where