Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543. / The Narrative of Alvar Nunez Cabeca de Vaca. The Narrative of the Expedition of Hernando De Soto by the Gentleman of Elvas

by active 16th century Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca; active 16th century Pedro de Castañeda de Nájera; Knight of Elvas

[287] This place was on the west side of the St. Francis River, in the northern part of Lee County or the southern part of St. Francis County, Arkansas.

[288] This may have been Lake Michigamia of the French maps, which ceased to exist after the New Madrid earthquakes.

[289] They crossed four swamps, according to Ranjel, which were the L'Anguille River, Big Creek, Bayou de Vue, and Cache River.

[290] Coligoa was in the valley of Little Red River, and before arriving there, they crossed White River below the mouth of Little Red River, in Woodruff County, Arkansas.

[291] According to Ranjel, before arriving at this place they passed through Calpista, where there was a flowing salt spring. This spring was on the bank of Little Red River, in Cleburne County.

[292] After leaving Tatalicoya they came to a great river, according to Ranjel. This was White River.

[293] This province was in the region of northwestern Arkansas and the Indian Territory.

[294] Tanico was located on the east side of Grand or Neosho River, in the Indian Territory.

[295] Buffalo skins are meant.

[296] The Boston Mountains.