Near Kooskia in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
"to our inexpressable joy"
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
1. "to our inexpressable joy" Marker
In September of 1805 and again in June of 1806, Lewis and Clark traveled and mapped this area. Their purpose was to explore the land, communicate with the Indians and establish the claim of the United States to the vast Pacific Northwest.
Mountains of the Bitterroot Range were extremely difficult and disheartening to the 32-man expedition. On reaching Sherman Peak, a mountain about 7 miles north of here, September 19, 1805, Lewis wrote:
”we to our inexpressible joy discovered a large tract of Praire country lying to the S.W. and widening as it appeared to extend to the W… the appearance of this country, our only hope for subsistence greately revived the sperits of the party already reduced and much weakened for the want of food.”
Clearwater National Forest
Erected by U.S. Forest Service - Clearwater National Forest.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1805.
Location. 46° 18.383′ N, 115° 22.325′ W. Marker is near Kooskia, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker is on U.S. 12, 27.7 miles east of Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Selway - Bitterroot Wilderness (a few steps from this marker); The Lolo Trail (approx. 3 miles away); Gass Creek (approx. 11.8 miles away); Green Swoard Camp (approx. 11.8 miles away).
More about this marker. Large wooden marker in fair condition
Also see . . . Lewis and Clark in Idaho. Travel the Lewis and Clark Trail website entry (Submitted on June 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
2. "to our inexpressable joy" Marker (wide view showing adjacent marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
3. Lochsa River (view north from the marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
4. Lochsa River (view south from the marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
