Maskell in Dixon County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Great Missouri River

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, October 28, 2008

1. The Great Missouri River Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Missouri, the continent's longest river, figures prominently in the unfolding of America's saga. Flowing nearby in its 2,341-mile course from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi, the Big Muddy is not only loaded with sediment but steeped in stories about American Indians, Lewis and Clark, fur traders and steamboat captains.

The Missouri River's role in the settlement of the Great Plains is celebrated in two free-flowing portions that Congress set aside at Missouri National Recreational River. Unlike the dammed and channelized sections, these river segments provide opportunities to pursue outdoor activities within one of America's great historic settings.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 42.9′ N, 96° 57.118′ W. Marker is in Maskell, Nebraska, in Dixon County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 15, in the median. Marker is on the trail from the parking area just before crossing into South Dakota on Rt. 15. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maskell NE 68751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mulberry Bend Scenic Overlook (here, next to this marker); Confluence of the Vermillion and Missouri Rivers (approx. 4.2 miles away in South Dakota); Vermillion (approx. 4.2 miles away in South Dakota); Lewis and Clark / Vermillion (approx. 4.2 miles away in South Dakota); Welcome to Cotton Park (approx. 4.2 miles away in South Dakota); Old Vermillion (approx. 4.3 miles away in South Dakota); Grand Lodge Constitution Site (approx. 4.3 miles away in South Dakota); Site of the First Permanent School House in Dakota Territory (approx. 4.3 miles away in South Dakota).

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, October 28, 2008

2. The Great Missouri River Marker

Right side of marker.

Photographed By Brad Kostelny, August 11, 2016

3. The Great Missouri River Marker

This view of the Mulberry Bend Overlook, from just up the trail, includes the Great Missouri River Marker and others. This is the only wild stretch of the Missouri River below the great dams of South Dakota.

Missouri River as seen from near marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, October 28, 2008

4. Missouri River as seen from near marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2009, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2009, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on March 8, 2022, by Brad Kostelny of Merritt Island, Florida. 4. submitted on January 7, 2009, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.