Journal entry · November 6, 1805
Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary — Patrick Gass: November 6, 1805
Patrick Gass · Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
The place today: Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary
after a disagreeable night of rain. Saw a number of the
natives, going up and down the river in canoes. Also passed
some of their lodges. The Indians in this part of the country
have but few horses, their intercourse and business being
chiefly by water. The high land comes more close on the
river in this part. Having gone 29 miles we encamped on the
south side.
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The NPS atlas for this night
right shore, Cape Horn, WA
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino)
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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Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary in 360°
10 frames across 1.5 mi of the route around this location
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