Lewis and Clark Expedition: Map |
The Map of
the Lewis and Clark expedition shows the route
taken by the famous explorers on their outward
journey across ten states to the Pacific Ocean.
The expedition began on May 14, 1804 when the
Corps of Discovery left Camp Wood, Missouri
on their perilous, great journey west to the
Pacific Ocean.
- The
outward journey (1804 - 1805) is indicated
on the map by the straight dotted line
- The
return journey home (1806) took the same
route for their journey home
- During
the return journey they Corps split into
separate parties in Montana to explore the
Yellowstone and Marias Rivers. They re-joined
near the confluence of the Yellowstone and
Missouri Rivers and traveled the rest of
the way together, down the Missouri River
all the way home to St. Louis, Missouri.
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The Outward
Journey that started in Missouri and passed
through 10 modern day states to Washington
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Lewis and Clark
Map for Kids: What states did Lewis and Clark travel through?
The Lewis and Clark Map shows the modern day states that
Lewis and Clark passed. The names of the modern day states
they traveled through are:
1.
Missouri
2. Kansas
3. Nebraska
4. Iowa
5. South Dakota
6. North Dakota
7. Montana
8. Idaho
9. Washington
10. Oregon
Refer
to the Lewis and Clark Journey Timeline for important dates
and events.
Lewis and Clark
Map
A major goal of the expedition was to follow the Missouri
River to it’s source and it’s tributaries and find a water
route to the Pacific Ocean - a 'Northwest Passage'. It was
never to be there was no direct waterway route or a Northwest
passage.
Lewis and Clark
Map - Scientific Instruments
The task of mapping the route of the expedition was the
responsibility of Captain Clark who was experienced in conducting
surveys. His map making ability and his maps were one of
the greatest achievements of the expedition. He had a few
scientific instruments that helped with the map making task
including an octant or sextant, a chronometer and a magnetic
and surveying compass. When Clark returned from the historic
expedition he continued his work on a map of the North American
continent which he published in 1814.
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