Journal entry · July 29, 1805

Clark: July 29, 1805

William Clark · Three Forks of the Missouri

That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): Three Forks Camp, "island" near junction Jefferson and Madison rivers, MT

July 29 Monday 1805 A fair morning wind from the North I feel my Self
something better to day, made some Celestial observations took two Merdn.
altitudes which gave for Latd. 45° 22′ 34″ N men all dressing Skins &c.

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Three Forks Camp, "island" near junction Jefferson and Madison rivers, MT

NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of July 27 to July 29, 1805

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Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.

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