Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 16, 1803
The expedition continued its descent down the Ohio River. During the day, Lewis took advantage of available opportunities to practice celestial observations, working to sharpen the navigational and surveying skills he would later rely on for charting the unmapped Missouri River and the territory beyond it. The entry reflects the preparatory nature of this stage of the journey, with Lewis using river travel time to build technical proficiency for the mapping work ahead.
Continued downstream on the Ohio. Lewis practiced celestial observations when possible, honing the navigation skills he would need for mapping the uncharted Missouri River and beyond.
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Continued downstream on the Ohio. Lewis practiced celestial observations when possible, honing the navigation skills he would need for mapping the uncharted Missouri River and beyond.
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