Cannon Ball River
Place · mentioned in 5 journal entries
Planning
Westward
Fort Clatsop
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Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — John Ordway: October 18, 1804
John Ordway · Oct 18, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"passed mouth on S.S., 100 yds wide"
Clark: October 18, 1804
William Clark · Oct 18, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"named for round stones resembling cannonballs"
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: November 29, 1804
John Ordway · Nov 29, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"mouth where Rivet was picked up"
Departure from Fort Mandan, Missouri River — John Ordway: April 8, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 8, 1805 · Departure from Fort Mandan, Missouri River
"where Rivet/Degie joined expedition"
Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — John Ordway: August 21, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 21, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"passed at noon"
