Journal entry · July 30, 1804
Lewis: July 30, 1804
Meriwether Lewis · Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site)
That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): right shore: L&C's Council Bluffs, NE
July the 30th this day Joseph Fields killed a Braro as it is called by the
French engages. this is a singular anamal not common to any part of the
United States. it’s weight is sixteen pounds.it is a carniverous
anamal. on both sides of the upper jaw is fexed one long and sharp canine
tooth.- it’s eye are small black and piercing.
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The NPS atlas for this night
right shore: L&C's Council Bluffs, NE
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of July 30 to July 31, 1804
About 2.7 miles of travel mapped this day (NPS’s reconstruction of the course)
NPS sites within 5 miles of this camp
- Fort Atkinson (opens in a new tab) NPS High Potential Historic Site · National Historic Landmark · 0.1 mi
- Washington County Museum (opens in a new tab) Visitor center/museum · 0.9 mi
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
Terrain360 · the place today
Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site) in 360°
10 frames across 1.6 mi of the route around this location
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