History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark / To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean (Google Books ⧉, Amazon ⧉, Bookshop ⧉)

by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

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Flora Boreali-Americana

This did not deter him; but Mr. Andre Michaux, a professed botanist, author of the Flora Boreali-Americana, and of the Histoire des Chesnes d'Amerique, offering his services, they were accepted.

Histoire des Chesnes d'Amerique

This did not deter him; but Mr. Andre Michaux, a professed botanist, author of the Flora Boreali-Americana, and of the Histoire des Chesnes d'Amerique, offering his services, they were accepted.

Metamorphoses

Their history would adorn the metamorphoses of Ovid.

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holy writ

It is not unworthy to remark the analogy which some of the customs of those wild children of the wilderness bear to those recorded in holy writ. Moses is admonished to pull off his shoes, for the place on which he stood was holy ground. Why this was enjoined as an act of peculiar reverence; whether it was from the circumstance that in the arid region in which the patriarch then resided, it was deemed a test of the sincerity of devotion to walk upon the burning sands barefooted, in some measure analogous to the pains inflicted by the prickly pear, does not appear.

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Columbia River, United States
"Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
"PHILADELPHIA PUBLISHED BY BRADFORD AND INSKEEP; AND ABM. H. INSKEEP, NEW YORK. J. Maxwell, Printer 1814."
District of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
"DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the twenty-second day of January, in the thirty-eighth year of the independence of the United States of America, A.D.1814, Bradford and Inskeep, of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors..."
Monticello, Virginia, United States
"LIFE OF CAPTAIN LEWIS. Monticello, August 18, 1813."
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
"Captain Lewis being then stationed at Charlottesville, on the recruiting service, warmly solicited me to obtain for him the execution of that object."
Kentucky, United States
"and when he had reached Kentucky in the prosecution of his journey"
Paris, France
"While I resided in Paris, John Ledyard, of Connecticut, arrived there, well known in the United States for energy of body and mind."
St. Petersburg, Russia
"Ledyard set out from Paris, and arrived at St. Petersburgh after the empress had left that place to pass the winter, I think, at Moscow."
Moscow, Russia
"Ledyard set out from Paris, and arrived at St. Petersburgh after the empress had left that place to pass the winter, I think, at Moscow."
Cairo, Egypt
"I received a letter from him, full of sanguine hopes, dated at Cairo, the fifteenth of November, 1788, the day before he was to set out for the head of the Nile;"
Kamchatka, Russia
"I then proposed to him to go by land to Kamschatka, cross in some of the Russian vessels to Nootka Sound, fall down into the latitude of the Missouri, and penetrate to, and through, that to the United States."
Nootka Sound, British Columbia, Canada
"I then proposed to him to go by land to Kamschatka, cross in some of the Russian vessels to Nootka Sound, fall down into the latitude of the Missouri, and penetrate to, and through, that to the United States."
Missouri River, United States
"Beginning at the mouth of the Missouri, you will take observations of latitude and longitude, at all remarkable points on the river, and especially at the mouths of rivers, at rapids, at islands, and other places and objects distinguished by such natural marks and characters..."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains, and down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean."
Rio Bravo, United States
"The North river, or Rio Bravo, which runs into the gulf of Mexico"
Rio Colorado, United States
"and the North river, or Rio Colorado, which runs into the gulf of California"
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
"as far up the Missouri as the white settlements extend, an intercourse will probably be found to exist between them and the Spanish posts of St. Louis opposite Cahokia"
Cahokia, Illinois, United States
"the Spanish posts of St. Louis opposite Cahokia, or St. Genevieve opposite Kaskaskia."
St. Genevieve, Missouri, United States
"the Spanish posts of St. Louis opposite Cahokia, or St. Genevieve opposite Kaskaskia."
Kaskaskia, Illinois, United States
"the Spanish posts of St. Louis opposite Cahokia, or St. Genevieve opposite Kaskaskia."
Batavia, Java, Indonesia
"Our consuls, Thomas Hewes, at Batavia, in Java, William Buchanan, in the Isles of France and Bourbon, and John Elmslie, at the Cape of Good Hope, will be able to supply your necessities"
Poland, Europe
"He was put into a close carriage, and conveyed day and night, without ever stopping, till they reached Poland; where he was set down and left to himself."
Columbia River, United States
"History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains, and down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean."
Java, Indonesia
"Our consuls, Thomas Hewes, at Batavia, in Java, William Buchanan, in the Isles of France and Bourbon, and John Elmslie, at the Cape of Good Hope, will be able to supply your necessities"
Isles of France, Mauritius
"William Buchanan, in the Isles of France and Bourbon, and John Elmslie, at the Cape of Good Hope, will be able to supply your necessities"
Bourbon, Réunion, France
"William Buchanan, in the Isles of France and Bourbon, and John Elmslie, at the Cape of Good Hope, will be able to supply your necessities"
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
"John Elmslie, at the Cape of Good Hope, will be able to supply your necessities"
Cape Horn, Chile
"should you be of opinion that the return of your party by the way they went will be imminently dangerous, then ship the whole, and return by sea, by the way either of Cape Horn, or the Cape of Good Hope, as you shall be able"
Louisiana, United States
"Meriwether Lewis, late governor of Louisiana, was born on the eighteenth of August, 1774, near the town of Charlottesville"
Mississippi River, United States
"if you can learn any thing certain of the most northern source of the Missisipi, and of its position relatively to the Lake of the Woods"
Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, United States
"and of its position relatively to the Lake of the Woods"
Connecticut, United States
"While I resided in Paris, John Ledyard, of Connecticut, arrived there, well known in the United States for energy of body and mind."
Washington, D.C., United States
"“Given under my hand at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of June, 1803. “Thomas Jefferson, “President of the United States of America.””"
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
"“…I conclude with tendering you the assurances of my respect and consideration. TH. JEFFERSON. Mr. Paul Allen, Philadelphia.”"
Louisiana, United States
"“While these things were going on here, the country of Louisiana, lately ceded by Spain to France, had been the subject of negotiation at Paris between us and this last power…”"
Cahokia, Illinois, United States
"“…Delays of preparation, difficulties of navigation down the Ohio, and other untoward obstructions, retarded his arrival at Cahokia until the season was so far advanced…”"
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
"“…his journal, now published, will give the history of his journey to and from the Pacific ocean, until his return to St. Louis on the twenty-third of September, 1806.”"
Chickasaw Bluffs, Tennessee, United States
"“…he proceeded to the Chickasaw Bluffs, where he arrived on the sixteenth of September, 1809, with a view of continuing his journey thence by water.”"
Tennessee River, Tennessee, United States
"“…at their encampment, after having passed the Tennessee one day’s journey, they lost two horses…”"
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
"“…after receiving the requisite instructions, captain Lewis left the seat of government, and being joined by captain Clarke at Louisville, in Kentucky, proceeded to St. Louis…”"
Wood River, Mississippi, United States
"“…we left our encampment on Monday, May 14th, 1804. This spot is at the mouth of Wood river, a small stream which empties itself into the Mississippi, opposite to the entrance of the Missouri.”"
Cold Water, Mississippi, United States
"“…encamped on the first island opposite a small creek called Cold Water.”"
Piper’s Landing, Mississippi, United States
"“…after passing two small islands about ten miles further, [they] stopped for the night at Piper’s landing, opposite another island.”"
St. Charles, Missouri, United States
"“…arrived at the town of St. Charles. Here we remained a few days. St. Charles is a small town on the north bank of the Missouri…”"
La Charrette, Missouri, United States
"“…Their original intention was to pass the winter at La Charrette, the highest settlement on the Missouri… and …stopped for the night at the entrance of a creek on the north side, called by the French La Charrette…”"
La Charbonniere, Missouri, United States
"“…we passed a remarkable large coal hill on the north side, called by the French La Charbonniere…”"
Osage Woman River, Missouri, United States
"“May 23. Two miles from our camp of last night, we reached a river emptying itself on the north side, called Osage Woman river.”"
Tavern, Missouri, United States
"“…About a mile and a half beyond this is a large cave, on the south side at the foot of cliffs … which becomes very swift at this place. The cave … is known by the name of the Tavern…”"
Tavern Creek, Missouri, United States
"“…About a little further we passed a small creek called Tavern creek…”"
Devil's Race Ground, Missouri, United States
"“…Early the next morning we ascended a very difficult rapid, called the Devil's Race Ground, where the current sets for half a mile against some projecting rocks…”"
Buffaloe Island, Missouri, United States
"“…We passed in the morning several islands, the largest of which is Buffaloe island, separated from the southern side by a small channel which receives the waters of Buffaloe creek.”"
Ash Creek, Missouri, United States
"“…On the southern shore is a creek twenty yards wide, called Ash creek.”"
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"“…They encamp at the mouth of the river Platte…”"
Grand Osage River, Missouri, United States
"“…we met two canoes loaded with furs … three others from the Grand Osage river.”"
Gasconade River, Missouri, United States
"“…At the distance of fifteen miles we encamped on a willow island, at the entrance of the river Gasconade. This river falls into the Missouri…”"
Deer Creek, Missouri, United States
"“…we set sail at four o’clock, and at four miles distance encamped on the south-side, above a small creek, called Deer creek.”"
Montbrun’s Tavern, Missouri, United States
"“…the next day, 30th, we set out early, and at two miles distant reached a large cave, on the north, called Montbrun’s tavern, after a French trader of that name.”"
Montbrun Creek, Missouri, United States
"“…just above a creek called after the same person [Montbrun].”"
Rush Creek, Missouri, United States
"“…Beyond this is a large island, and at the distance of four miles, Rush creek coming in from the south…”"
Big-muddy River, Missouri, United States
"“…at eleven, Big-muddy river on the north, about fifty yards wide;…”"
Little-muddy River, Missouri, United States
"“…three miles further, is Little-muddy river on the same side…”"
Grindstone Creek, Missouri, United States
"“…opposite to which we encamped at the mouth of Grindstone creek.”"
Arkansaw River, Arkansas, United States
"“…a boat came down from the Grand Osage river, bringing a letter from a person sent to the Osage nation on the Arkansaw river…”"
Whiteearth River, North Dakota, United States
"“…Some account of the Assiniboins. Their mode of burying the dead. Whiteearth river described. Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks.”"
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"“…Yellowstone river described. A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri.”"
Porcupine River, Montana, United States
"“…The formidable character of the white bear. Porcupine river described. Beautiful appearance of the surrounding country.”"
Milk River, Montana, United States
"“…Milk river described.”"
Bigdry River, Montana, United States
"“…Extraordinary character of Bigdry river. An instance of uncommon tenacity of life in a white bear.”"
Judith River, Montana, United States
"“…CHAP. IX. The party continue their route. Description of Judith river…”"
Tansy River, Montana, United States
"“…CHAP. X. … Perilous situation of one of his party. Tansy river described.”"
Missouri Falls, Montana, United States
"“…Captain Lewis explores the southern fork. Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question.”"
Medicine River, Montana, United States
"“…CHAP. XI. Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river. The difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls.”"
Smith's River, Montana, United States
"“…CHAP. XII. The party embark on board the canoes. Description of Smith's river. Character of the country, &c.”"
Dearborne's River, Montana, United States
"“…CHAP. XII. … Dearborne's river described.”"
Jefferson Fork, Missouri River, United States
"“…CHAP. XIII. The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson…”"
Madison Fork, Missouri River, United States
"“…one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin.”"
Gallatin Fork, Missouri River, United States
"“…one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin.”"
Philosophy River, Missouri, United States
"“…Description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson.”"
Philanthropy River, Missouri, United States
"“…a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis’s advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river. Description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson.”"
Columbia Falls, Montana, United States
"“…Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees.”"
Lewis River, Washington, United States
"“…The party reach Lewis river. The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route.”"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"“…CHAP. XVII. The party, after procuring horses from the Shoshonees, proceed on their journey through the mountains. The difficulties and dangers of the route.”"
Kooskooskee, Washington, United States
"“…They descend the Kooskooskee to its junction with Lewis river, after passing several dangerous rapids.”"
Osage River, Missouri, United States
"…The Osage river gives or owes its name to a nation inhabiting its banks at a considerable distance from this place.…"
Missouri River, United States
"…the Missouri itself is about five hundred yards in width; the point of union is low and subject to inundations for two hundred and fifty yards, it then rises a little above high water mark, and continues so as far back as the hills.…"
Kansas River, Kansas, United States
"…the river Kanzas takes its rise in the plains between the Arkansaw and Platte rivers, and pursues a course generally east till its junction with the Missouri…"
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"…We met a trading raft from the Pawnee nation on the river Platte, and attempted unsuccessfully to engage one of their party to return with us.…"
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
"…At one o’clock, we met two rafts loaded, the one with furs, the other with the tallow of buffaloe; they were from the Sioux nation, and on their way to St. Louis; but we were fortunate enough to engage one of them, a Mr. Durion, who had lived with that nation more than twenty years…"
Grand River, Missouri, United States
"…Five miles from this place is the mouth of Grand River, where we encamped. This river follows a course nearly south, or south east, and is between eighty and a hundred yards wide where it enters the Missouri…"
Nodawa River, Missouri, United States
"…and, up which we passed, found near the western extremity of the island the mouth of the river Nodawa.…"
Sioux River, South Dakota, United States
"…We met with a party of three hunters from the Sioux river; they had been out for twelve months, and collected about nine hundred dollars worth of peltries and furs.…"
Wolf River, United States
"Further on we passed an island on the north, opposite some cliffs on the south side, near which Loup or Wolf river falls into the Missouri."
Pape's Creek, United States
"At four miles we passed a creek fifteen yards wide on the south, called Pape's creek after a Spaniard of that name, who killed himself there."
Isle de Salomon, United States
"At six miles we dined on an island called by the French Isle de Salomon, or Solomon's island, opposite to which on the south is a beautiful plain covered with grass, intermixed with wild rye and a kind of wild potatoe."
Tarkio Creek, United States
"After three miles sailing we came to a willow island on the north side, behind which enters a creek called by the Indians Tarkio."
Big Tarkio, United States
"At two miles, passed the mouth of a small river on the north, called Big Tarkio."
Gates of the Rocky Mountains, United States
"“…Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains.”"
Arrow Rock, Missouri
"…we set out early, and reached a cliff of rocks, called the Arrow Rock, near to which is a prairie called the Prairies of Arrows, and Arrow creek…"
Nemahaw River, United States
"Three miles from the Tarkio we encamped on a large sand island on the north, immediately opposite the river Nemahaw. The Nemahaw empties itself into the Missouri from the south, and is eighty yards wide at the confluence."
Missouri River, United States
"Near which Loup or Wolf river falls into the Missouri – a waterway repeatedly referenced as the main channel throughout the expedition."
St. Joseph's Island, United States
"A channel from the bed of the Missouri once ran into this river, and formed an island called St. Joseph's, but the channel is now filled up, and the island is added to the northern shore."
Elkhorn River, United States
"A little above it Elkhorn river from the north, running nearly parallel with the Missouri."
L'eau qui Pleure, United States
"We passed at about three miles distance a creek on the south, about twenty-five yards wide, called by the French, L'eau qui Pleure, or the Weeping Water."
Indian Knob Creek, United States
"Above this, is an island and a creek, about fifteen yards wide, which, as it has no name, we called Indian Knob creek, from a number of round knobs bare of timber, on the highlands, to the north."
Boyer's Creek, United States
"In less than two miles, we passed Boyer's creek on the north, of twenty-five yards width."
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
"One mile above, on the same side of the river, is a small factory, where a merchant of St. Louis traded with the Ottoes and Pawnees two years ago."
Oven Islands, United States
"The Oven islands are small, and two in number; one near the south shore, the other in the middle of the river."
Terrien's Oven, United States
"Opposite to the Oven islands is the prairie, called Terrien's Oven, from a trader of that name."
Mississippi River, United States
"At its junction the Platte is about six hundred yards wide, and the same number of miles from the Mississippi."
Papillon Creek, United States
"The intermediate country is watered by the Papillon, or Butterfly creek, of about eighteen yards wide, and three miles from the Platte."
Musquitoe Creek, United States
"At nine miles from the Platte, the Musquitoe creek flows alongside, accompanied by two or three small willow islands."
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
"The incidents just related induced us to give to this place the name of the Council‐bluff – a site noted as exceedingly favourable for a fort and trading factory, central to many Indian resorts."
Nadawa, United States
"At one mile this morning we reached a bluff, on the north, being the first highlands which approach the river on that side, since we left the Nadawa."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"After making observations, Captain Lewis rode up the country and noted that beyond the river and its tributaries, the wandering tribes roamed ‘thence to Rock Mountain’—an allusion to the great mountains lying to the west."
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
"The location of our Indian contacts was described as two days from the Mahas and twenty‐five days’ journey to Santa Fee."
Arkansas, United States
"The fourth band originally resided on the Kanzas and Arkansaw, reflecting the native settlement areas that later became known as Arkansas."
Red River, United States
"After repeated defeats, the band finally retired to their present position on the Red river, where they form a tribe."
Des Moines River, Iowa, United States
"The Ayauway Indians, formerly of this region, emigrated from their original settlement to the river Desmoines."
Whitestone River, United States
"From the table of contents: 'The party encamp near the mouth of Whitestone river – The character of the Missouri, with the rivers that enter it – The surrounding country…' indicating its significance in the expedition."
Missouri River, United States
"…the sand of the neighbouring banks accumulates with the aid of that brought down the stream, and forms sandbars, projecting into the river; these drive the channel to the opposite banks, the loose texture of which it undermines, and at length deserts its ancient bed for a new and shorter passage; it is thus that the banks of the Missouri are constantly falling, and the river changing its bed."
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
"At twelve and a half miles, a cliff of yellow stone on the left. This is the first highland near the river above the Council‐bluff."
Little Sioux River, Iowa, United States
"At six miles, a river empties on the northern side, called by the Sioux Indians, Eaneahwadepon, or Stone river; and by the French, Petite Rivière des Sioux, or Little Sioux river. At its confluence it is eighty yards wide."
Des Moines River, Iowa, United States
"Our interpreter, Mr. Durion, who has been to the sources of it, and knows the adjoining country, says that it rises within about nine miles of the river Desmoines; that within fifteen leagues of that river it passes through a large lake nearly sixty miles in circumference…"
Mississippi River, United States
"…a small species of perch called, on the Ohio, silverfish, a shrimp of the same size, shape and flavour of those about Neworleans, and the lower part of the Mississippi."
Whitestone River, United States
"They dropped down to the mouth of Whitestone river, about thirty yards wide, where they left the boat, and at the distance of two hundred yards, ascended a rising ground..."
Mountain of Little People, United States
"…but the Indians have made it a great article of their superstition: it is called the mountain of Little People, or Little Spirits, and they believe that it is the abode of little devils…"
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"At about seven o'clock in the rain we reached the mouth of the great river Platte, where the highlands had stopped about three quarters of a mile from its entrance."
Kansas River, Kansas, United States
"This river [the Wolf] heads near the same sources as the Kanzas – an early designation for what is now known as the Kansas River."
Salt River, Missouri, United States
"That the Saline or Salt river, which in some seasons is too brackish to be drank, falls into [the Platte] from the south about thirty miles up."
Teton River, Montana, United States
"Encamp on the Teton river. August 25."
Missouri River, United States
"Captain Clarke crossed the river to examine the remains of the fortification we had just passed. This interesting object is on the south side of the Missouri, opposite the upper extremity of Bonhomme island…"
Chayenne River, United States
"The Tetons Okandandas, a tribe consisting of about one hundred and fifty men, who inhabit both sides of the Missouri below the Chayenne river…"
Red River, United States
"Yanktons of the Plains, or Big Devils; who rove on the heads of the Sioux, Jacques, and Red river; the most numerous of all the tribes…"
Bonhomme Island, Missouri River, United States
"At fifteen miles we came to a place on the north side, at the lower point of a large island called Bonhomme, or Goodman's island."
White Bear Cliff, Missouri River, United States
"Opposite the bluffs is a large island covered with timber; above which the highlands form a cliff over the river on the north side, called White Bear cliff; an animal of that kind being killed in one of the holes in it…"
Petit Arc Creek, United States
"Opposite to this, on the south, is a small creek called Petit Arc or Little Bow…"
Little Bow Village, United States
"…and a short distance above it, an old village of the same name."
Plum Creek, United States
"Five miles further, we reached a small creek, about twelve yards wide, coming in from the north, above a white bluff: this creek has obtained the name of Plum creek."
Whitepaint Creek, United States
"Just above this is a cliff … and at three miles a creek, called Whitepaint creek, of about thirty yards wide."
Rapid River, United States
"…at four and a half miles distance from the Whitepaint creek, is the Rapid river, or, as it is called by the French, la Riverequi Court; this river empties into the Missouri…"
Pawnee Island, Missouri River, United States
"At five miles, we came to a large island, called Pawnee island, in the middle of the river…"
Goat Creek, United States
"…stopped to breakfast at a small creek on the north, which has the name of Goat creek."
Poncara River, United States
"Above this island the river Poncara falls into the Missouri from the south, and is thirty yards wide at the entrance."
Poncara Village, United States
"Two men whom we despatched to the village of the same name, returned with information that they had found it on the lower side of the creek."
Whitelime Creek, United States
"We set out early, with a very cold wind from S.S.E. and at one mile and a half, reached a small creek, called Whitelime creek, on the south side."
Black Mountains, United States
"It rises in the Black mountains, and passes through a hilly country, with a poor soil."
Wolf River, United States
"…they now wander over the plains on the sources of the Wolf and Quieurre rivers."
Quieurre River, United States
"…they now wander over the plains on the sources of the Wolf and Quieurre rivers."
Great Bend, Missouri River, United States
"Description of the Grand Le Tour, or Great Bend—Encamp on the Teton river."
Mississippi River, United States
"The Sioux, or Dacorta Indians, originally settled on the Mississippi, and called by Carver, Madowesians…"
Boat island, Missouri River, United States
"Before reaching the Pawnee house, we came by three small islands, on the north side, and a small creek on the south; and after leaving it, reached another, at the end of seventeen miles, on which we encamped, and called it Boat island: we here saw herds of buffaloe, and some elk, deer, turkies, beaver, a squirrel, and a prairie dog."
Cedar island, Missouri River, United States
"At the distance of ten and a half miles, we reached an island, extending for two miles in the middle of the river, covered with red cedar, from which it derives its name of Cedar island."
Mud islands, Missouri River, United States
"After which is another, about a mile in length, lying in the middle of the river, and separated by a small channel, at its extremity, from another above it, on which we encamped. These two islands are called Mud islands."
St. Charles, Missouri, United States
"During the whole day we searched along the southern shore, and at some distance into the interior, to find an ancient volcano which we heard at St. Charles was somewhere in this neighbourhood."
White River, Missouri, United States
"At two miles distance reached the mouth of White river, coming in from the south."
Prospect island, Missouri River, United States
"Four miles farther, the lower point of Prospect island, about two and a half miles in length; opposite to this are high bluffs, about eighty feet above the water."
Great Bend of the Missouri, Missouri River, United States
"About a mile beyond this is a small island on the north side of the river, and is called Lower island, as it is situated at the commencement of what is known by the name of the Grand Detour, or Great Bend of the Missouri."
Les trois rivieres des Sioux, Missouri River, United States
"These rivers are called by the French Les trois rivieres des Sioux, the three Sioux rivers;"
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"…our French interpreters assure us, that there are great numbers of them on the Platte, the Kanzas, the Jacques, &c."
Kansas River, Kansas, United States
"…our French interpreters assure us, that there are great numbers of them on the Platte, the Kanzas, the Jacques, &c."
Sioux River, South Dakota, United States
"The Yanktons: this tribe inhabits the Sioux, Desmoines, and Jacques rivers, and number about two hundred warriors."
Des Moines River, Iowa, United States
"The Yanktons: this tribe inhabits the Sioux, Desmoines, and Jacques rivers, and number about two hundred warriors."
St. Peter's River, Minnesota, United States
"…Wahpatone; a nation residing on the St. Peter's, just above the mouth of that river…"
Warreconne River, South Dakota, United States
"Tetons Saone; these inhabit both sides of the Missouri below the Warreconne river, and consist of about three hundred men."
Calumet Bluff, Missouri, United States
"…and at the distance of eight and a half miles is the beginning of Calumet bluff, on the south side, under which we formed our camp."
St. Anthony Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
"They rove on both sides of the Mississippi, about the falls of St. Anthony, and consist of three hundred men."
Yellow-wood River, Minnesota, United States
"This nation inhabits both sides of the river St. Peter's, below Yellow-wood river, amounting to about one hundred and fifty men."
White River, Missouri, United States
"…Chap. III … Description of Whiteriver—Surprising fleetness of the Antelope…"
Sioux pass of the three rivers, Missouri River, United States
"And as the Sioux generally cross the Missouri at this place, it is called the Sioux pass of the three rivers."
Night creek, Missouri River, United States
"To the third we gave the name of Night creek, having reached it late at night."
Lower island, Missouri River, United States
"About a mile beyond this is a small island on the north side of the river, and is called Lower island, as it is situated at the commencement of what is known by the name of the Grand Detour, or Great Bend of the Missouri."
Three Sisters, Missouri River, United States
"This creek, and the two islands, one of which is half a mile long, and the second three miles, are called the Three Sisters: a beautiful plain extending on both sides of the river."
Tyler's river, Missouri River, United States
"Till we reached a willow island below the mouth of a small creek. This creek, called Tyler's river, is about thirty-five yards wide, comes in on the south, and is at the distance of six miles from the neck of the Great Bend."
Elm creek, Missouri River, United States
"The second which passes through a high plain we called Elm creek;"
Reuben's creek, Missouri River, United States
"A small creek on the north, about sixteen yards wide, we called Reuben's creek; as Reuben Fields, one of our men, was the first of the party who reached it."
Highwater creek, Missouri River, United States
"At about five miles we reached an island two and a half miles in length, and situated near the south. ... and the mouth of a creek on the south, called Highwater creek, a little above our encampment."
Goat island, Missouri River, United States
"We passed, with a light breeze from the southeast, a small island on the north, called Goat island;"
Elk island, Missouri River, United States
"At ten miles we came to the lower point of a large island, having passed two small willow islands with sandbars projecting from them. This island, which we called Elk island, is about two and a half miles long, and three quarters of a mile wide, situated near the south, and covered with cottonwood, the red currant, and grapes."
Good-humoured island, Missouri River, United States
"At eleven and a half miles, we passed an island on the north, which we called Good-humoured island; it is about one and a half miles long, and abounds in elk."
Columbia River, United States
"…Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"…Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Missouri River, United States
"…their chief residence is on both sides of the Missouri, between the Chayenne and Teton rivers…"
Cheyenne River, South Dakota, United States
"…between the Chayenne and Teton rivers…"
Teton River, Montana, United States
"…between the Chayenne and Teton rivers…"
Black Hills, South Dakota, United States
"…it takes its rise in the second range of the Cote Noire or Black mountains…"
Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
"…lived on the Chayenne, a branch of the Red river of Lake Winnipeg…"
Missouri River, United States
"Above the Ricara island, the Missouri becomes narrow and deeper, the sandbars being generally confined to the points; the current too is much more gentle; the timber on the lowlands is also in much greater quantities, though the high grounds are still naked."
Cannonball River, North Dakota, United States
"After three miles we reached the mouth of Le Boulet or Cannonball river: this stream rises in the Black mountains, and falls into the Missouri on the south;"
Yankton River, South Dakota, United States
"We are informed by Mr. Gravelines, who had passed through that country, that the Yankton or Jacques river rises about forty miles to the east or northeast of this place,"
Cheyenne River, South Dakota, United States
"the Chayenne branch of the Red river about twenty miles further, passing the Sioux,"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean – the phrase 'Thence Across the Rocky Mountains' clearly identifies this range."
Columbia River, United States
"To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean – here the segment 'Down the River Columbia' names this major waterway."
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean – the final part 'to the Pacific Ocean' is a direct reference to this ocean."
Missouri River, United States
"‘...on the north side of the Missouri, covered with tall and heavy cottonwood.’ This phrase (from the Tuesday 20 entry) clearly refers to the Missouri River."
Fort Mandan, North Dakota, United States
"‘This place which we call Fort Mandan, is situated in a point of low ground, on the north side of the Missouri, covered with tall and heavy cottonwood. The works consist of two rows of huts or sheds, forming an angle where they joined each other; each row containing four rooms, of fourteen feet square and seven feet high, with plank ceiling, and the roof slanting so as to form a loft above the rooms, the highest part of which is eighteen feet from the ground.’"
Knife River, North Dakota, United States
"‘On the south side of the same Knife river, half a mile above the Mahaha and in the same open plain with it, is a village of Minnetarees surnamed Metaharta.’"
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
"‘...the Frenchmen who are to return to St. Louis are building a periogue for the purpose.’ The mention of St. Louis identifies this well‐known city."
Little Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"‘...and last summer descended thence by the Little Missouri.’ This brief statement directly names the Little Missouri River."
Black Mountains, United States
"‘...a Canadian Frenchmen, who had been with the Chayenne Indians on the Black mountains, and last summer descended thence by the Little Missouri.’ The phrase ‘on the Black mountains’ is taken here as a reference to that geographic feature."
Missouri River, United States
"fixed themselves in one village on the southern side of the Missouri."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains"
Assiniboin River, Manitoba, Canada
"‘Mr. M‘Cracken, the trader, set out to-day on his return to the British fort and factory on the Assiniboin river, about one hundred and fifty miles from this place.’ This passage clearly names the Assiniboin River along with a British trading post."
Mississippi River, United States
"comprised between the Mississippi, the Red River of Lake Winnepeg, the Saskaskawan, and the Missouri"
Red River of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
"comprised between the Mississippi, the Red River of Lake Winnepeg, the Saskaskawan, and the Missouri"
Saskatchewan, Canada
"comprised between the Mississippi, the Red River of Lake Winnepeg, the Saskaskawan, and the Missouri"
St. Anthony Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
"on both sides of the Mississippi near the falls of St. Anthony"
St. Peter's River, Minnesota, United States
"Above them, on the river St. Peter's, is the Wahpatone"
Yellow-wood River, Minnesota, United States
"still farther up the same river below Yellow-wood river are the Wahpatootas"
Cheyenne River, South Dakota, United States
"living below the Chayenne river"
Wetarhoo River, South Dakota, United States
"between which and the Wetarhoo river is a third band"
Warreconne River, South Dakota, United States
"and below the Warreconne is the fourth and last tribe"
Jacques River, South Dakota, United States
"roam over the plains at the heads of the Jacques, the Sioux, and the Red river"
Des Moines River, Iowa, United States
"possess the country between the Jacques and Sioux rivers and the Desmoine"
Mouse River, South Dakota, United States
"one on Mouse river of about two hundred men"
Milk River, Montana, United States
"wander on the heads of Milk, Porcupine, and Martha's rivers"
Martha's River, Saskatchewan, Canada
"wander on the heads of Milk, Porcupine, and Martha's rivers"
Hudson Bay, Canada
"visited by a Mr. Henderson, who came from the Hudson bay company to trade with the Minnetarees"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Columbia River, United States
"Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Turtle Mountain, North Dakota, United States
"Chaboneau who with one man had gone to some lodges of Minnetarees near the Turtle mountain"
New Mandan Island, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"he descended on the ice twenty-two miles to New Mandan island, near some of their old villages"
Chisshetaw River, North Dakota, United States
"They then went to the low grounds near the Chisshetaw river where they encamped"
Missouri River, United States
"we left the fort with fair pleasant weather though the northwest wind was high, and after making about four miles encamped on the north side of the Missouri, nearly opposite the first Mandan village."
Mahaha, North Dakota
"After breakfasting at the second Mandan village we passed the Mahaha at the mouth of Knife river, a handsome stream about eighty yards wide"
Miry Creek, North Dakota
"Two miles and a quarter farther, comes in on the same side Miry creek, a small stream about ten yards wide, which, rising in some lakes near the Mouse river, passes through beautiful level fertile plains without timber"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"Yellowstone river described—A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri"
St. Peter's, Missouri, United States
"Mr. Cameron of St. Peter's has armed the Sioux against the Chippeways"
Missouri River, United States
"On both sides of the Missouri, after ascending the hills near the water, one fertile unbroken plain extends itself as far as the eye can reach, without a solitary tree or shrub, except in moist situations or in the steep declivities of hills where they are sheltered from the ravages of fire."
Fort Mandan, North Dakota, United States
"…the country between this and fort Mandan being so frequently disturbed by hunters that the game has become scarce."
Little Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"At six miles we came to at the lower side of the entrance of the Little Missouri, where we remained during the day for the purpose of making celestial observations."
Turtle Mountain, North Dakota, United States
"…it passes near the northwest side of the Turtle mountain, which is said to be only twelve or fifteen miles from its mouth…"
Knife River, North Dakota, United States
"…so that both the Little Missouri and Knife river have been laid down too far southwest."
Onion Creek, North Dakota, United States
"…and a creek on the north at the distance of nine miles, which we called Onion creek, from the quantity of that plant which grows in the plains near it:"
Chaboneau's Creek, North Dakota, United States
"…two small creeks fall in from the south; the uppermost of these, which is the largest, we called Chaboneau's creek, after our interpreter who once encamped on it several weeks with a party of Indians."
Goose Creek, North Dakota, United States
"…from this circumstance we named the creek Goose creek, and the lake by the same name:"
Goose Lake, North Dakota, United States
"…from this circumstance we named the creek Goose creek, and the lake by the same name:"
Sunday Island, North Dakota, United States
"At ten and a quarter miles we came to the lower point of an island, which from the day of our arrival there we called Sunday island:"
Wisdom River, United States
"the course of Wisdom river, that is the direction of its valley through the mountains is north 25° west"
Whiteearth River, North Dakota, United States
"Whiteearth river described—Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks"
Porcupine River, Montana, United States
"wander on the heads of Milk, Porcupine, and Martha's rivers"
Sioux River, South Dakota, United States
"roam over the plains at the heads of the Jacques, the Sioux, and the Red river"
Knife River, North Dakota, United States
"After breakfasting at the second Mandan village we passed the Mahaha at the mouth of Knife river, a handsome stream about eighty yards wide"
Little Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"description of the Little Missouri"
Mouse River, South Dakota, United States
"Two miles and a quarter farther, comes in on the same side Miry creek, a small stream about ten yards wide, which, rising in some lakes near the Mouse river, passes through beautiful level fertile plains without timber"
Goatpen Creek, North Dakota, United States
"At fifteen miles we passed on the north side a small creek twenty yards wide, which we called Goatpen creek, from a park or enclosure for the purpose of catching that animal, which those who went up the creek found…"
Whiteearth River, North Dakota, United States
"…we passed one large and two small creeks on the south side, and reached at sixteen miles the mouth of Whiteearth river, coming in from the north."
Cut Bluff, North Dakota, United States
"Half a mile beyond this river we encamped on the same side below a point of highland, which from its appearance we call Cut bluff."
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"…at the junction of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers; where we were soon joined by captain Lewis."
Rainy Lake, Minnesota, United States
"…because it procures provision for their engages on their return from Rainy lake to the English river and the Athabasky country where they winter;"
English River, Manitoba, Canada
"…on their return from Rainy lake to the English river and the Athabasky country where they winter;"
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
"…on their return from Rainy lake to the English river and the Athabasky country where they winter;"
Cheyenne River, South Dakota, United States
"There is more timber in the neighbourhood of this place, and on the Missouri, as far below as the Whiteearth river, than on any other part of the Missouri on this side of the Chayenne:"
Missouri River, United States
"Just above the confluence we measured the two rivers, and found the bed of the Missouri five hundred and twenty yards wide, the water occupying only three hundred and thirty, and the channel deep:"
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"The bed of the Yellowstone, as we observed it near the mouth, is composed of sand and mud, without a stone of any kind."
Milk River, Montana, United States
"The water has a peculiar whiteness, such as might be produced by a tablespoon full of milk in a dish of tea, and this circumstance induced us to call it Milk river."
Porcupine River, Montana, United States
"At the distance of fourteen miles we reached the mouth of a river on the north, which from the unusual number of porcupines near it, we called Porcupine river."
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"the wolf of the Atlantic states, which animal as far as we can perceive is not to be found on this side of the river Platte."
Saskatchewan, Canada
"we are led to presume that it may approach the Saskashawan and afford a communication with that river."
Werner's creek, Missouri River
"at the entrance of a small creek in a bend on the north; to which we gave the name of Werner's creek after one of our men."
Pine creek, Missouri River
"opposite to which is a creek of the same width as the last, but with little water, which we called Pine creek."
Gibson's creek, Missouri River
"at the head of it a large creek comes in on the north, to which we gave the name of Gibson's creek."
Sticklodge creek, Missouri River
"above a creek on the same side, which we called Sticklodge creek:"
Rattlesnake creek, Missouri River
"three miles further is a large creek on the south, which contained a small quantity of running water of a brackish taste. The last we called Rattlesnake creek."
Birdwoman's river, Muscleshell river
"about five miles up a handsome river about fifty yards wide, which we named after Chaboneau's wife, Sahcajahweah, or Birdwoman's river, discharges itself into the Muscleshell on the north or upper side."
Blowingfly creek, Missouri River
"At the distance of two and a quarter miles we passed a large creek with but little water, to which we gave the name of Blowingfly creek, from the quantity of those insects found in its neighbourhood."
Windy island, Missouri River
"we had encamped on a bar on the north, opposite the lower point of an island, which from this circumstance we called Windy island"
Grouse creek, Missouri River
"three miles beyond this we came to the entrance of a creek twenty yards wide, though with little water, which we called Grouse creek"
Willow island, Missouri River
"at twenty-one miles is a willow island half a mile in length, on the north side"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"we do not yet despair of reaching the Rock mountains, for which we are very anxious"
Missouri River, United States
"the bed of the Missouri is much narrower than usual, being not more than between two and three hundred yards in width, with an uncommonly large proportion of gravel"
Virginia, United States
"it is like that of Virginia, except that the leaves are somewhat longer"
Middle Atlantic States, United States
"it resembles those of the middle Atlantic states, being about two feet six inches long"
Teapot Creek, Missouri River, United States
"At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country…"
Missouri River, United States
"…yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river."
Northmountain Creek, Missouri River, United States
"A man who was sent up to explore the country returned in the evening, after having gone ten miles directly towards the ridge of mountains … This stream we called Northmountain creek."
Littledog Creek, Missouri River, United States
"…a creek on the south which is fifteen yards wide, but without any water, and to which we gave the name of Littledog creek, from a village of burrowing squirrels opposite to its entrance, that being the name given by the French watermen to those animals."
Southmountain Creek, Missouri River, United States
"…two miles further a small river: this falls in on the south, is forty yards wide, and discharges a handsome stream of water; its bed rocky with gravel and sand, and the banks high: we called it Southmountain creek, as from its direction it seemed to rise in a range of mountains about fifty or sixty miles to the S.W. of its entrance."
Muscleshell River, Montana, United States
"This stream which we suppose to be that called by the Minnetarees the Muscleshell river, empties into the Missouri two thousand two hundred and seventy miles above the mouth of the latter river"
Teapot Island, Missouri River, United States
"About a mile further is an island between two and three miles in length, separated from the northern shore by a narrow channel, in which is a sand island at the distance of half a mile from its lower extremity. To this large island we gave the name of Teapot island;"
Windsor Creek, Missouri River, United States
"At eight and a quarter miles we came to the mouth of a creek on the north, thirty yards wide, with some running water and a rocky bed: we called it Windsor creek, after one of the party."
Thompson's Creek, Missouri River, United States
"At about fifteen miles we reached a large creek on the north, thirty‐five yards wide, discharging some water, and named after one of our men Thompson's creek."
Bull Creek, Missouri River, United States
"On leaving Thompson's creek we passed two small islands, and at twenty-three miles distance encamped among some timber on the north, opposite to a small creek, which we named Bull creek."
Elk Rapids, Missouri River, United States
"…we had great difficulty in ascending it … and as we were labouring over them, a female elk with its fawn swam down through the waves, which ran very high, and obtained for the place the name of the Elk Rapids."
Slaughter River, Missouri River, United States
"From the objects we had just passed we called this stream Slaughter river."
Judith River, Montana, United States
"…we came to a handsome river which discharges itself on the south, and which we ascended to the distance of a mile and a half: we called it Judith's river: it rises in the Rock mountains in about the same place with the Muscleshell and near the Yellowstone river."
Muscleshell River, Montana, United States
"…it rises in the Rock mountains in about the same place with the Muscleshell and near the Yellowstone river."
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"…in about the same place with the Muscleshell and near the Yellowstone river."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"…after ascending the highest summits of the hills on the north side of the river, that captain Lewis first caught a distant view of the Rock mountains…"
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"…after passing the Platte above its forks…"
Kansas River, Kansas, United States
"They commence about the head of the Kanzas, where they diverge;"
Arkansas River, United States
"…the first ridge going westward, along the northern shore of the Arkansaw;"
Black Hills, South Dakota, United States
"…we suppose to be a continuation of what the French traders called the Cote Noire or Black hills."
Ash Rapids, Missouri River, United States
"Near this spot are a few trees of the ash, the first we have seen for a great distance, and from which we named the place Ash Rapids."
Porcupine River, Montana, United States
"…the Assiniboins visit the northern side, most probably as high as Porcupine river."
Fort de Prairie, North Dakota, United States
"…indeed it is probable that these are the Minnetarees of fort de Prairie, who live on the south fork of the Saskashawan."
Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan, Canada
"…after passing the Platte above its forks, and intersecting the Yellowstone near the Bigbend, crosses the Missouri at this place, and probably swell the country as far as the Saskashawan"
Missouri River, United States
"It now became an interesting question which of these two streams is what the Minnetarees call Ahmateahza or the Missouri, which they described as approaching very near to the Columbia."
Columbia River, United States
"It now became an interesting question which of these two streams is what the Minnetarees call Ahmateahza or the Missouri, which they described as approaching very near to the Columbia."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"we thought it probable that it did not even penetrate the Rocky mountains, but drew it sources from the open country towards the lower and middle parts of the Saskashawan, in a direction north of this place."
Fort Mandan, North Dakota, United States
"for it bears considerably south of this place which is only a few minutes to the northward of fort Mandan;"
Saskatchewan, Canada
"we thought it probable that it did not even penetrate the Rocky mountains, but drew it sources from the open country towards the lower and middle parts of the Saskashawan, in a direction north of this place."
Marias River, Montana, United States
"…the red periogue was drawn up on the middle of a small island at the entrance of Maria's river, and secured by being fastened to the trees from the effect of any floods."
Missouri River, United States
"Tuesday 11. This morning captain Lewis with four men set out on their expedition up the south branch. They soon reached the point where the Tansy river approaches the Missouri, and observing a large herd of elk before them, descended and killed several which they hung up along the river so that the party in the boats might see them as they came along…"
Osage River, Missouri, United States
"…nor have we caught any of them since leaving the Osage river."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"Wednesday 12. This morning captain Lewis left the bank of the river in order to avoid the steep ravines… when the sun becoming warm by nine o’clock, he returned to the river in quest of water…and from its top had a beautiful view of the Rocky mountains, which are now completely covered with snow: their general course is from southeast to the north of northwest…"
Great Falls, Montana, United States
"Thursday 13. …Towards this point he directed his steps, and the noise increasing as he approached soon became too tremendous to be mistaken for any thing but the great falls of the Missouri. Having travelled seven miles after first hearing the sound he reached the falls about twelve o’clock…"
Medicine River, Montana, United States
"…After examining Medicine river, captain Lewis set out at half after six o’clock in the evening on his return towards the camp… This river is no doubt that which the Indians call Medicine river, which they mentioned as emptying into the Missouri, just above the falls."
Bowyer's Sulphur Spring, Virginia, United States
"…Since leaving Maria's river the wife of Chaboneau, our interpreter, has been dangerously ill, but she now found great relief from the mineral water of the sulphur spring. In short the water to all appearance is precisely similar to that of Bowyer's sulphur spring in Virginia."
Whitebear Islands, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"These three islands are opposite to each other, and we gave them the name of the Whitebear islands from observing some of those animals on them."
Medicine River, Montana, United States
"Another party went to Medicine river in quest of elk, which we hope may be induced to resort there, from there being more wood in that neighborhood than on the Missouri."
Crooked Falls, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"after which to the mouth of Portage creek, a distance of one hundred and two poles it again is precipitated down the Crooked falls of nineteen feet perpendicular;"
Portage Creek, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"At Portage creek captain Clarke completed the cache, in which we deposited whatever we could spare from our baggage; some ammunition, provisions, books, the specimens of plants and minerals, and a draught of the river from its entrance to fort Mandan."
Fort Mandan, North Dakota, United States
"and a draught of the river from its entrance to fort Mandan."
Harper's Ferry, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"We were now occupied in fitting up a boat of skins, the frame of which had been prepared for the purpose at Harper's ferry."
Willowrun, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"He now relinquished his intention of going up the river and returned to the camp at Willowrun."
United States
"in the United States with the large goatsucker which we observe here;"
Willow Run, United States
"…thence on a course south 18° west for four miles, passing the head of a drain or ravine which falls into the Missouri below the great falls, and to the Willow run which has always a plentiful supply of good water and some timber:"
Great Falls, Montana, United States
"…passing the head of a drain or ravine which falls into the Missouri below the great falls, and to the Willow run…"
Fort Mandan, North Dakota, United States
"…the rest of the party took the frame of the boat to pieces, deposited it in a cache or hole, with a draught of the country from fort Mandan to this place…"
Flattery Run, United States
"On leaving the Whitebear camp he passed at a short distance a little creek or run coming in on the left. This had been already examined and called Flattery run;"
Fort Mountain, United States
"…in a course south 75° west, and at the distance of eight miles is a mountain, which from its appearance we shall call Fort Mountain. It is situated in the level plain…"
Fort Mountain Creek, United States
"Captain Lewis walked out between three and four miles over the rocky bluffs to a high situation, two miles from the river, a little below Fort Mountain creek."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"…from this position, the point at which the Missouri enters the first chain of the Rocky mountains bore south 28° west about twenty-five miles…"
Shining Mountains, United States
"…the mountains to the north and northwest of us are still entirely covered with snow… They glisten with great beauty when the sun shines on them in a particular direction, and most probably from this glittering appearance have derived the name of the Shining mountains."
Maria's River, United States
"…indeed we had not seen more than three or four of them from its entrance to Maria's river, but few in number…"
Missouri River, United States
"At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river. This stream falls into a bend on the south side of the Missouri, and is eighty yards wide."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"till at the distance of twenty five miles it entered the Rocky mountains, and was lost from our view."
Gates of the Rocky Mountains, United States
"We were obliged to go on some time after dark, not being able to find a spot large enough to encamp on, but at length about two miles above a small inland in the middle of the river we met with a spot on the left side, where we procured plenty of lightwood and pitchpine. This extraordinary range of rocks we called the Gates of the Rocky mountains."
Three Forks, Montana, United States
"She says also that the three forks of the Missouri are at no great distance, a piece of intelligence which has cheered the spirits of us all, as we hope soon to reach the head of that river."
Whitehouse Creek, Missouri River, United States
"At the distance of seven miles a creek twenty yards wide, after meandering through a beautiful low ground on the left for several miles parallel to the river, empties itself near a cluster of small islands: the stream we called Whitehouse creek after Joseph Whitehouse one of the party, and the islands from their number received the name of the 'Ten islands."
Ten Islands, Missouri River, United States
"At the distance of seven miles a creek twenty yards wide, after meandering through a beautiful low ground on the left for several miles parallel to the river, empties itself near a cluster of small islands: the stream we called Whitehouse creek after Joseph Whitehouse one of the party, and the islands from their number received the name of the 'Ten islands."
Broad Island, Missouri River, United States
"Within the next three miles we came to a large island, which from its figure we called Broad island."
Gass's Creek, Missouri River, United States
"Behind one of them is a large creek twenty-five yards wide, to which we gave the name of Gass's creek, from one of our serjeants, Patrick Gass: it is formed by the union of five streams, which descend from the mountains and join in the plain near the river."
Howard Creek, Missouri River, United States
"Within three and three quarter miles we passed seven small islands and reached the mouth of a large creek which empties itself in the centre of a bend on the left side: it is a bold running stream fifteen yards wide, and received the name of Howard creek after John P. Howard one of the party."
Three Forks, Montana, United States
"The next morning, Thursday, 25, at the distance of a few miles he arrived at the three forks of the Missouri."
Forks of Jefferson River, United States
"In order to give time for the boats to reach the forks of Jefferson river, captain Lewis determined to remain here"
Medicine River, Montana, United States
"…he with two others struck the Missouri at the entrance of Medicine river, and thence proceeded down to the great cataract."
Whitebear Islands, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"At the Whitebear camp we were occupied with the boat and digging a pit for the purpose of making some tar. Later, from the head of the Whitebear islands he proceeded in a southwest direction…"
Crooked Falls, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"…then south 66° west three miles, crossing at the beginning of the course the head of a drain which falls into the Missouri at the Crooked Falls, and reaching an elevated point of the plain…"
Portage Creek, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
"From our camp opposite the last considerable rapid to the entrance of Portage creek south 9° east for three quarters of a mile:"
Jefferson River, Montana, United States
"We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state. These two, as well as Gallatin river, run with great velocity and throw out large bodies of water."
Madison River, Montana, United States
"We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state. These two, as well as Gallatin river, run with great velocity and throw out large bodies of water."
Gallatin River, Montana, United States
"We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state. These two, as well as Gallatin river, run with great velocity and throw out large bodies of water."
Knife River, North Dakota, United States
"Sacajawea, our Indian woman, informs us that we are encamped on the precise spot where her countrymen, the Snake Indians, had their huts five years ago, when the Minnetarees of Knife river first came in sight of them, and from which they hastily retreated three miles up the Jefferson."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"These are succeeded by high plains extending on each side to the base of the mountains, which lie parallel to the river about eight or twelve miles apart, and are high and rocky, with some small pine and cedar interspersed on them."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"from its size and its southeastern course, we presume that it rises in the Rocky mountains near the sources of the Madison."
Atlantic States, United States
"This bird is one third larger than the common pheasant of the Atlantic States; its form is much the same."
Frazier Creek, Montana
"To the creek as well as the rapid we gave the name of Frazier, after Robert Frazier one of the party:"
Birth Creek, Montana
"At fourteen and three quarter miles we reached a rapid creek or bayou about thirty yards wide, to which we gave the name of Birth creek."
Turf Creek, Montana
"we then encamped on a creek which rises in a high mountain to the northeast, and after passing through an open plain for several miles, discharges itself on the left... We called it Turf creek, from the number of bogs and the quantity of turf on its waters."
Wisdom River, United States
"The day on which he left us on his way up Wisdom river, after hunting for some time and not seeing the party arrive, he returned to the place where he had left us."
Rattlesnake Cliff, United States
"He followed the Indian road till he reached a high perpendicular cliff of rocks where the river makes its passage through the hills, and which he called the Rattlesnake cliff, from the number of that animal which he saw there."
Beaver's-head, United States
"He directed his course across the low ground to the plain on the right, leaving the Beaver's-head about two miles to the left."
Three-thousand-mile island, Missouri River, United States
"Here we reached the lower point of a large island which we called Three-thousand-mile island, on account of its being at that distance from the mouth of the Missouri."
Columbia River, United States
"They stopped to taste for the first time the waters of the Columbia; and after a few minutes followed the road across steep hills and low hollows."
Missouri River, United States
"Before reaching the fountain of the Missouri they saw several large hawks nearly black, and some of the heath cocks: these last have a long pointed tail, and are of a uniform dark brown colour, much larger than the common dunghill fowl, and similar in habits and the mode of flying to the grouse or prairie hen."
Missouri River, United States
"he found it a rapid clear stream forty yards wide and three feet deep; the banks were low and abrupt, like those of the upper part of the Missouri,"
M'Neal's Creek, United States
"we soon reached a second island behind which a small creek entered on the left side of the river – we called it M‘Neal's creek, after Hugh M‘Neal one of our party."
Beaver's-head, United States
"From the top of a limestone rock, the Beaver's-head bore north 24° east twelve miles distant."
Philanthropy River, Missouri, United States
"At the end of that course we reached the upper principal entrance of a stream which we called Philanthropy river."
Three Forks, Montana, United States
"forming cliffs of a hard black granite, like almost all those below the limestone cliffs at the three forks of the Missouri: they continue so for a mile and three quarters, where we came to a point of rock on the right side."
Jefferson River, Montana, United States
"like that of the Jefferson consists of pebble and gravel. There is some timber in the bottoms of the river, and vast numbers of otter and beaver, which build on its smaller mouths and the bayous of its neighbourhood. The Jefferson continues as yesterday, shoaly and rapid, but as the islands though numerous are small, it is however more collected into one current than it was below, and is from ninety to one hundred and twenty yards in width."
Jefferson River, Montana, United States
"As far as he had ascended Wisdom river it kept its course obliquely down towards the Jefferson."
Madison River, Montana, United States
"from its size and its southeastern course, we presume that it rises in the Rocky mountains near the sources of the Madison."
Wisdom River, United States
"The northwest fork we called Wisdom river."
Field's Creek, Montana, United States
"Directly opposite our camp is a large creek which we call Field's creek, from Reuben Fields, one of our men."
Panther Creek, Montana, United States
"At two and a quarter miles, is a small creek in a bend towards the right, which runs down from the mountains at a little distance; we called it Panther creek from an animal of that kind killed by Reuben Fields at its mouth."
Beaver's-head, United States
"On our right is the point of a high plain, which our Indian woman recognizes as the place called the Beaver's-head from a supposed resemblance to that object."
Track Creek, United States
"At the distance of a mile we passed a bold stream on the right, which comes from a snowy mountain to the north, and at its entrance is four yards wide and three feet in depth: we called it Track creek"
Rattlesnake Cliffs, United States
"Although he was scarcely half a mile below the Rattlesnake cliffs, he was obliged to make a circuit of two miles by water before he reached them."
Serviceberry Valley, United States
"Near this place we left the valley, to which we gave the name of Serviceberry valley, from the abundance of that fruit now ripe which is found in it."
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"This was the first salmon he had seen, and perfectly satisfied him that he was now on the waters of the Pacific."
Missouri River, United States
"We have now reached the extreme navigable point of the Missouri, which our observation places in latitude 43° 30' 43" north."
Columbia Falls, Montana, United States
"captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees"
Lewis River, Washington, United States
"The party reach Lewis river—The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route—"
Platte River, Nebraska, United States
"nor is there much variation in its appearance till the mouth of the Platte."
Snake Creek, Nebraska, United States
"but they again approach the river for a short distance near Grand river, and again at Snake creek."
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
"On the south the hills continue close to the river from the ancient village of the Kanzas up to Council bluff, fifty miles beyond the Platte."
Floyd's River, South Dakota, United States
"and yet they do not return to it till three hundred and twenty miles above, at Floyd's river."
Sioux River, South Dakota, United States
"and recede from it at the Sioux river, the course of which they follow;"
James River, South Dakota, United States
"yet they do not return to it till beyond James river."
Marias River, Montana, United States
"From Maria's river to the falls, the hills descend to the height of about two or three hundred feet."
Cobalt Bluffs, Montana, United States
"and do not approach it till the Cobalt bluffs, about forty‐four miles from the villages"
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"and then from those bluffs to the Yellowstone river, a distance of about one thousand miles, they follow the banks of the river."
Rio des Apostolos, United States
"the streams of which he spoke were southern branches of the Columbia, heading with the Rio des Apostolos, and Rio Colorado"
Colorado River, United States
"the streams of which he spoke were southern branches of the Columbia, heading with the Rio des Apostolos, and Rio Colorado"
Gulf of California, Mexico
"that the route which he mentioned was to the gulf of California:"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"Thence Across the Rocky Mountains"
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Missouri River, United States
"The fur of this animal is as good as any we have ever seen, nor does it in fact appear to be ever out of season on the upper branches of the Missouri."
Fort Mandan, North Dakota, United States
"We then produced some battle-axes which we had made at fort Mandan, and a quantity of knives; with both of which they appeared very much pleased."
Great Falls, Montana, United States
"After dark we carried our baggage to the cache, and deposited what we thought too cumbrous to carry with us: a small assortment of medicines, and all the specimens of plants, seeds, and minerals, collected since leaving the falls of the Missouri."
Lewis's River, Montana, United States
"The western branch of this river is much larger than the eastern, and after we passed the junction we found the river about one hundred yards in width, rapid and shoaly, but containing only a small quantity of timber. As captain Lewis was the first white man who visited its waters, captain Clarke gave it the name of Lewis's river."
Berry Creek, Montana, United States
"He drew a map on the sand, and represented this road as well as that we passed yesterday on Berry creek as both leading towards two forks of the same great river, where resided a nation called Tushepaws."
Missouri River, United States
"… when they would all go down the Missouri into the buffaloe country."
Columbia River, United States
"… or even if we reached the waters of the Columbia, prevent our obtaining horses to go on further."
Fountain of the Missouri, Missouri River, United States
"we set out at sunrise, and soon reached the fountain of the Missouri, where we halted for a few minutes"
Madison River, Montana, United States
"… of a stone found in the hills between Madison and Jefferson rivers"
Jefferson River, Montana, United States
"… of a stone found in the hills between Madison and Jefferson rivers"
Musselshell River, Montana, United States
"we have seen two only on this side of the Muscleshell river which were without owners"
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"… by the route of the Yellowstone river; but we readily perceive that the Spaniards are by no means favourites"
Missouri River, United States
"Having now crossed more than once the country which separates the headwaters of the Missouri from those of the Columbia, we can designate the easiest and most expeditious route for a portage; it is as follows: From the forks of the river north 60° west, five miles to the point of a hill on the right..."
Columbia River, United States
"Down the River Columbia"
Grand River, Missouri, United States
"but they again approach the river for a short distance near Grand river, and again at Snake creek."
Whitestone River, United States
"though they again visit the Missouri at Whitestone river, where they are low,"
Fort de Prairie, North Dakota, United States
"their enemies, the Minnetarees of fort de Prairie, whom they call Pahkees, were advancing on them."
Shoshonee Cove, Montana, United States
"they reached the upper part of the level valley in the cove through which he had passed, and which they now called Shoshonee cove"
Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States
"a few had small fusils, such as those obtained from the Indians on the Yellowstone, with whom they are now at peace."
Columbia River, United States
"Having now crossed more than once the country which separates the headwaters of the Missouri from those of the Columbia, we can designate the easiest and most expeditious route for a portage; it is as follows: From the forks of the river north 60° west, five miles to the point of a hill on the right..."
Lewis River, Washington, United States
"They descend the Kooskooskee to its junction with Lewis river, after passing several dangerous rapids—Short description of the manners and dress of the Pierced-nose Indians."
Kooskooskee, Washington, United States
"They descend the Kooskooskee to its junction with Lewis river, after passing several dangerous rapids—Short description of the manners and dress of the Pierced-nose Indians."
Salmon Creek, United States
"At sunrise we resumed our journey, and halted for three hours on Salmon creek to let the horses graze."
Tower Creek, United States
"On reaching Tower creek we left the former track of captain Clarke, and began to explore the new route, which is our last hope of getting out of the mountains."
Scattering Creek, United States
"We pursued it for twelve miles, and encamped near a large creek coming in from the right, which, from its being divided into four different channels, we called Scattering creek."
Traveller's-rest Creek, United States
"At ten miles from our camp is a small creek falling in from the east, five miles below which we halted at a large stream. It is a fine bold creek of clear water about twenty yards wide, and we called it Traveller's-rest creek; for as our guide told us that we should here leave the river..."
Captain Clarke River, United States
"To the river thus formed we gave the name of captain Clarke, he being the first white man who had ever visited its waters."
Gates of the Rocky Mountains, United States
"Through this prairie is the great Indian road to the waters of the Missouri; and so direct is the route, that in four days' journey from this place we might reach the Missouri about thirty miles above what we called the Gates of the Rocky mountains, or the spot where the valley of that river widens into an extensive plain on entering the chain of mountains."
Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States
"their kitchen utensils, are also furnished by the bands of Snake Indians from the Yellowstone."
Traveller's‐rest creek, United States
"The observation of to‐day gave 46° 48' 28" as the latitude of Travellers‐rest creek."
Missouri River, United States
"two of them were sent to the junction of the river from the east, along which the Indians go to the Missouri:"
Rocky Mountains, United States
"as running from south to north along the west side of the Rocky mountains, not far from the sources of Medicine river:"
Tacootchetessee, United States
"after going as far northward as the head‐waters of that river it turns to the westward and joins the Tacootchetessee."
Columbia River, United States
"these were numerous, and resided on the Columbia in the plain below the mountains; that some of his relations had been there last fall"
Rockdam river, United States
"As he went down the river he crossed at the distance of a mile a creek from the right, which from the rocks that obstructed its passage, he called Rockdam river."
Missouri River, United States
"While on the head waters of the Missouri, we had every morning a cool wind from the west."
Colter's creek, United States
"At a short distance from this is a large creek from the right, to which we gave the name of Colter's creek, from Colter one of the men."
Rugged rapid, United States
"After finishing our meal we descended the rapid with no injury, except to one of our boats which ran against a rock, but in the course of an hour was brought off with only a small split in her side. This ripple, from its appearance and difficulty, we named the Rugged rapid."
Pawnashte, United States
"This branch is called Pawnashte, and is the residence of a chief, who, according to their expression, has more horses than he can count."
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Kooskooskee, Washington, United States
"The river itself is eighty yards wide, with a swift current, and a stony channel. Its Indian name is Kooskooskee."
Kooskooskee, Washington, United States
"Below the forks this river is called the Kooskooskee, and is a clear rapid stream, with a number of shoals and difficult places."
Lewis's River, Montana, United States
"At its mouth Lewis's river is about two hundred and fifty yards wide, and its water is of a greenish blue colour."
Berry Creek, Montana, United States
"At sunrise we resumed our journey, and halted for three hours on Salmon creek to let the horses graze. We then proceeded to the stream called Berry creek eighteen miles from the camp of last night: as we passed along, the vallies and prairies were on fire in several places..."
Fountain of the Missouri, Missouri River, United States
"then turning south 70° west, two miles to a creek on the right: thence south 80° west, three miles to a rocky point opposite to a thicket of pines on the left; from that place west, three miles to the gap where is the fountain of the Missouri:"
Fish Creek, Montana, United States
"During all day we were riding over these hills... at the distance of eighteen miles, came to a large creek called Fish creek emptying into the Columbia which is about six miles from us."
Glade Creek, Montana, United States
"We proceeded early, and continuing along the right side of Glade creek crossed a high mountain, and at the distance of six miles reached the place where it is joined by another branch"
Hungry Creek, Montana, United States
"To this stream he gave the very appropriate name of Hungry creek; for having procured no game, they had nothing to eat."
New York, New York
"PHILADELPHIA PUBLISHED BY BRADFORD AND INSKEEP; AND ABM. H. INSKEEP, NEW YORK. J. Maxwell, Printer 1814."
James River, South Dakota, United States
"After twelve and a half miles, we reached the mouth of a river called by the French Jacques (James river) or Yankton…"
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
"till they advance to the Missouri nearly opposite to the Kanzas."
New Orleans, Louisiana
"…a small species of perch called, on the Ohio, silverfish, a shrimp of the same size, shape and flavour of those about Neworleans, and the lower part of the Mississippi."
Rocky Mountains, United States
"…Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains, and down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean."
Pacific Ocean, Earth
"Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean"
Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
"under the bluffs on the south side of the Missouri, at some distance from it, and about five miles below the Yellowstone"
Missouri River, United States
"Character of the Missouri, of the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c."
Missouri River, United States
"This river is three hundred yards wide at the point where it receives the waters of Medicine river, which is one hundred and thirty-seven yards in width."
Missouri River, United States
"Some parts of these low grounds, however, contain turf or peat of an excellent quality for many feet deep apparently, as well as the mineral salts which we have already mentioned on the Missouri."
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"“…captain Lewis left Washington on the fifth of July, 1803, and proceeded to Pittsburg, where other articles had been ordered to be provided for him.”"
Slaughter River, Missouri River, United States
"“…Indian mode of taking the buffaloe. Slaughter river described. Phenomena of nature. Of walls on the banks of the Missouri.”"
Medicine River, Montana, United States
"not far from the sources of Medicine river: there is moreover reason to suppose, that after going as far northward as the head‐waters of that river it turns to the westward and joins the Tacootchetessee."
Philosophy River, Missouri, United States
"At the distance of one mile from our encampment we passed the principal entrance of a stream on the left, which rises in the snowy mountains to the southwest, between Jefferson and Madison rivers, and discharges itself by seven mouths, five below, and one three miles above this, which is the largest, and about thirty yards wide: we called it Philosophy river."
Vermillion River, South Dakota, United States
"…the Arkansaw band, of six hundred warriors, who left them some years ago, under the command of a chief called the Bigfoot, and settled on the Vermillion river, a branch of the Arkansaw.…"
Sioux River, South Dakota, United States
"Here began a range of bluffs which continued till near the mouth of the great Sioux river, three miles beyond Floyd's. This river comes in from the north, and is about one hundred and ten yards wide. Mr. Durion, our Sioux interpreter, who is well acquainted with it, says that it is navigable upwards of two hundred miles to the falls, and even beyond them…"
Teton River, Montana, United States
"This river is about seventy yards wide, and has a considerable current. As the tribe of the Sioux which inhabit it are called Teton, we gave it the name of Teton river."
Black Mountains, United States
"It rises to the west of the Black mountains, across the northern extremity of which it finds a narrow rapid passage along high perpendicular banks…"
Mouse River, South Dakota, United States
"…he observed a number of drains, which descending from the hills pursue a northeast course, and probably empty into the Mouse river, a branch of the Assiniboins, which from Indian accounts approaches very near to the Missouri at this place."
Muscleshell River, Montana, United States
"…but for many miles below the mouth of the Muscleshell river to this place, we have not seen a single tree fit to be used in that way."
Willard's Creek, Montana, United States
"One mile farther is an island, about a mile beyond which is a creek on the right, ten yards wide and three feet three inches in depth, with a strong current – we called it Willard's creek after one of our men, Alexander Willard."