Lewis And Clark Expedition Timeline Map

Meriwether lewis and william clark on their keelboat known as the boat using poles to navigate the missouri river in may 1804.
Lewis and clark expedition timeline map. Lewis and clark name the site camp fortunate. Below is a timeline of lewis and clark s extraordinary expedition. August 31 1805. Lewis and clark expedition timeline timeline description.
Stephen ambrose says the expedition filled in the main outlines of the area. Clark and the rest of the expedition arrives as well and it is discovered that the shoshone chief cameahwait is sacagawea s brother. Meriwether lewis born august 18 1774 and william clark born august 1 1770 under the supervision of president thomas jefferson led a two and one half year expedition across the western united states exploring drawing maps and working to develop relationships with native american tribes. Library of congress geography and map division washington d c.
Lewis discovers a village of shoshones and tries to negotiate for horses. The lewis and clark expedition gained an understanding of the geography of the northwest and produced the first accurate maps of the area.