Journal entry · August 9, 1804
Missouri River near Soldier River — Joseph Whitehouse: August 9, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Missouri River near Soldier River · Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7
That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): right shore, 3 mi WNW of Onawa, IA
the Morning was foggy Cleard Up at 8 Oclock the Wind
blew south had Good Sailing for better than 14 Miles.
Cam[p]ed On the E. S. Roaed & Sail? 20 miles.
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The NPS atlas for this night
right shore, 3 mi WNW of Onawa, IA
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino)
About 16.9 miles of travel mapped this day (NPS’s reconstruction of the course)
NPS sites within 5 miles of this camp
- Lewis and Clark State Park (opens in a new tab) Visitor center/museum · 0.9 mi
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
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Missouri River near Soldier River in 360°
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