Missouri River Breaks area — Patrick Gass: May 17, 1805
The expedition traveled along a stretch of the Missouri River where steep, eroded hills with little timber pressed close to both banks, some rising in shapes that resembled ancient steeples from a distance. They passed two rivers, one entering from each side. The Missouri itself was about 300 yards wide and notably scenic throughout the day's journey. The party covered 20 1/4 miles before making camp on the south side of the river.
The hills here come very close to the river on both sides, and
have very little timber on them. They are very high and much
washed. There are some of them which at a distance resem-
ble ancient steeples. We passed two rivers one on each side.
During the whole of this day’s voyage the Missouri was very
handsome, and about 300 yards wide. We made 20 1-4 miles
and encamped on the South side.
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The hills here come very close to the river on both sides, and have very little timber on them. They are very high and much washed. There are some of them which from a distance resemble ancient steeples. We passed two rivers, one on each side. During the whole of this day's voyage the Missouri was very handsome, and about 300 yards wide. We made 20 1/4 miles and camped on the south side.
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