Journal entry · September 9, 1806
Missouri River through Dakota territory — Patrick Gass: September 9, 1806
Patrick Gass · Near Nebraska City, NE / Iowa-Missouri boundary area · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
The place today: Near Nebraska City, NE / Iowa-Missouri boundary area
passed the mouth of the great river Platte; went on very well
all day, and at night encamped on a sand beach opposite the
Bald-pated prairie.
W ednesday 10th. We had a pleasant morning, embarked
early and went on very well. At 4 o’clock P.M. we met a
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periogue with four men, going to trade with the Loups or
Wolf Indians, who live up the river Platte. We remained
with these men about an hour, got some whiskey from them,
and then continued our voyage. In a short time we met
another periogue and seven men, going to trade with the
Mahas, who ltve on the Missouri. We staid some time with
these men, then proceeded and at night encamped on a willow
island.
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The NPS atlas for this night
opposite 16-17 Jul, 5 mi south of Hamburg. IA
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
Terrain360 · the place today
Near Nebraska City, NE / Iowa-Missouri boundary area in 360°
10 frames across 1.7 mi of the route around this location
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