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map, left, and the sign, above, explain the near disaster mentioned
on the previous page. These photos are from signs erected in the Washington
Riverfront Park, right on the south bank of the Missouri River. Top
left, A motor boat has an easier time moving up the river past Washington
than the L&C expedition did. The river flows in approximately
the same channel as the early 1800's, but it's much deeper and wider
now.
John Colter, one of the more famous Corps members, settled here after
exploring the west, including the Yellowstone area.
The location of his farm and grave site is in dispute according to
the Washington Historical Society. As many as five possible grave
sites have been mentioned with no conclusive evidence for any of them.
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