Near Dillon in Beaverhead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Fortunate Camp

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2018

1. Fortunate Camp Marker

Inscription. This site was the pivotal point in the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The party camped here in August 1805. They cached their boats and aided by the influence of Sacajawea obtained horses from her people the Shoshone Indians
The Great American epic of Lewis and Clark stands without parallel in the history of the opening of the West and the successful accomplishment was largely due to the guidance and loyalty of the Indian girl Sacajawea. -- Lara Tolman Scott

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Women. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1805.

Location. 44° 59.453′ N, 112° 52.217′ W. Marker is near Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County. It is on State Highway 324 near Interstate 15, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dillon MT 59725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically outhwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "it was mutually advantageous..." (a few steps from this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition (a few steps from this marker); it has a singular appearence (approx. ¼ mile away); …the End of the Northwest Passage? (approx. ¼ mile away); The Route and Campsites of Lewis and Clark in Montana: A Geologic Perpective

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Reunion at Camp Fortunate (approx. ¼ mile away); Camp Fortunate (approx. ¼ mile away); Sacajawea (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dillon.

More about this marker. This marker is located at the Camp Fortunate overlook located at the northwestt edge of Clark Canyon Reservoir.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2018

2. Fortunate Camp Marker

Fortunate Camp Markerl image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2018

3. Fortunate Camp Markerl

located on the wall at the center of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,523 times since then and 161 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.