Journal entry · December 28, 1804

Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 28, 1804

John Ordway · Fort Mandan, North Dakota · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

The place today: Fort Mandan (winter)

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left shore, Fort Mandan, ND

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Lake Sakakawea to Lake Oahe · 2,567 panoramas on this trail · 466 journal entries written here Nearest capture is 1.7 mi from the tagged location.

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