Journal entry · May 27, 1804
Missouri River near Gasconade River — Patrick Gass: May 27, 1804
Patrick Gass · Missouri River near Gasconade River · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
The place today: Missouri River near Gasconade River
cliffs on the south side, and at five in the afternoon arrived
at the mouth of Gaskenade river. On the south side one of
our party killed a deer. We encamped for the night on an
island opposite the mouth of Gaskenade river. This is a very
handsome place, —a rich soil and pleasant country.
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The NPS atlas for this night
island right side in the mouth of Gasconade River, MO
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of May 27 to May 28, 1804
About 13.8 miles of travel mapped this day (NPS’s reconstruction of the course)
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
Terrain360 · the place today
Missouri River near Gasconade River in 360°
10 frames across 1.6 mi of the route around this location
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