Lewis and Clark Expedition Map for Bicentennial Anniversary, 2003

Map of Lewis and Clark’s Expedition with Native American Tribes Labeled

Courtesy of Library of Congress, Lewis, Meriwether, Clark, William, & Frank Muhly, "Discovering the Legacy of Lewis and Clark: Bicentennial Commemoration 2003-2006," Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, 2003

Description

This map commemorates the 200th anniversary of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States of America. This map includes additional features that highlight their journey, such as a legend that features the preparation, recruitment, exploration and homecoming of their expedition, Native American reservations, the Louisiana Purchase boundary and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

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Citation Information

Lewis, Meriwether, Clark, William, & Frank Muhly, "Discovering the Legacy of Lewis and Clark: Bicentennial Commemoration 2003-2006," Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, 2003. Courtesy of Library of Congress