Journal entry · October 7, 1805
Canoe Camp on Clearwater River — John Ordway: October 7, 1805
John Ordway · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916
That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): right shore opposite mouth of Jack Creek, ID
canoes in to the River got them in readiness and loaded them
about 3 o. Clock P. m. we Set out on our journay to descend the
River, proceeded on over several Sholes and rapids where we
hailed the canoes over sholes. Some part of the River is deep and
current gentle &C. the hills and clifts make near the River on
each side. Saw old Indian Camps on Lard side Came 21 miles
and Camped on the Stard Side.1
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The NPS atlas for this night
right shore opposite mouth of Jack Creek, ID
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino)
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
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