REFINE     Who What Where When     REMOVE Atlas Map Wyoming U.S. West U.S. WHAT Regional Atlas (2) Roads (2) U.S. War Dept. (2) WHERE Nebraska (1) WHO Fremont, J.C. (2) Preuss, Charles (2) Weber, E. & Co. (2) WHEN 1846 (2)

REFINE  Browse All : Atlas Map by U.S. of Wyoming and U.S. West 1-2 of 2 Fremont, J.C. ; Preuss,... Map Of The Road From Mi... 1846 Regional Atlas   Author [Fremont, J.C., Preuss, Charles] Note This section of the map includes the Wind River Mountains and a discussion of the continental divide by Fremont. In his report Fremont states, "We mounted the barometer in the snow of the summit ... giving 13, 570 feet for the elevation above the Gulf of Mexico. Fields of snow lay far below us: boundless mountains stretched before us. A stillness the most profound, and a terrible solitude, forced themselves constantly on the mind as the great features of this place." This section traverses the war ground of the Indians, and so it is noted that guards and watches should be in place. Fremont, J.C. ; Preuss,... Map Of The Road From Mi... 1846 Regional Atlas   Author [Fremont, J.C., Preuss, Charles] Note Map includes a chart of meteorological observations giving remarks, the temperature reading, and the altitude. From the notes on the map, this appears to have been a difficult stretch of road. No game was found 30 miles each way from Fort Laramie. Grass was scanty as was fuel. It is stated that, "Sioux Indians are not to be trusted." Notes from Fremont's report states that Fort Laramie should be used as an established military post. It would make the whole area safer and could also continue to be a trading post. 1-2 of 2

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