Lewis and Clark Across the Mountains
An Engineer Tracks the Trail
 1997-98 Steve F. Russell. All Rights Reserved

  Snowing at Snowbank Camp

Westward (Party) — Sunday, September 15, 1805

{Under Construction}

Virtual Explorer Maps and Photos

The Story

Clark's Map

A segment of Clark's map from Powell Ranger Station to
Cayuse Junction with modern place names

The Lolo Motorway is 4x4 country.

"Primitive Roads"

The Lolo Motorway can still be blocked by snow as late as the middle of July.

"Snow in July"

The Party passed through these rocks both eastward and westward. The erosion trace of the trail still can be found in the trees and brush.

"Rock Portal"

Indian Paintbrush is common to the mountains of northern Idaho and marks the Lolo Trail in many places.

"Indian Paintbrush"

The Story{Under Construction}

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