Journal entry · July 12, 1804
Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Patrick Gass: July 12, 1804
Patrick Gass · Missouri River near St. Joseph area · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
The place today: Missouri River near St. Joseph area
who were much fatigued, might take some rest. The hunters,
who had remained on the south side of the river all night,
came in, but had killed nothing. Two more went to hunt on
the north side and killed two deer.
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The NPS atlas for this night
island left side opposite Big Nemaha River
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of July 11 to July 12, 1804
NPS sites within 5 miles of this camp
- Leary Site (opens in a new tab) NPS High Potential Historic Site · National Historic Landmark · 2.4 mi
- Big Lake State Park (opens in a new tab) Visitor center/museum · 3.7 mi
From the NPS Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas, mirrored here on September 21, 2026. This copy is not authoritative; NPS remains the system of record. About the mirror
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Missouri River near St. Joseph area in 360°
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