Near Craig in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Continuing the Journey

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 13, 2019

1. Continuing the Journey Marker

Inscription. "...from the singular appearance of this place I called it the gates of rocky mountains." Captain Meriwether Lewis, Friday, July 19, 1805

After the difficult portage around the five falls of the Missouri River, the Corps of Discovery continue on their journey to the Pacific Ocean. As they followed the course of the Missouri River into what Captain Lewis called the gates of the mountains," the expedition had just encountered a small section of the Rocky Mountains, and were soon to discover the impressive span of peaks they would have to cross before the onslaught of winter. Their difficult journey into the Rocky Mountains had now begun.

Erected by Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

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 July 19, 1805.

Location. 47° 7.848′ N, 111° 54.084′ W. Marker is near Craig, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. It is on Interstate 15 at milepost 240 near Bald Eagle Drive, on the right when

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traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wolf Creek MT 59648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Montana, in Gold West Country and in Greater Helena.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dearborn's River (here, next to this marker); Michael John MacKinnon (here, next to this marker); "Cliffs High and Steep" (within shouting distance of this marker); "nearer than the route we Came" (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bighorned Animals (about 600 feet away); Join the Voyage of Discovery (about 600 feet away); The Dearborn – Ancient Interstate Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Search (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Craig.

More about this marker.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 13, 2019

2. Continuing the Journey Marker

The marker is on the left.

This marker is located at the Northbound Dearborn Rest Area on Interstate 15.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.