Big Timber in Sweet Grass County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Clark camps at Little Timber Creek

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2021

1. Clark camps at Little Timber Creek Marker

Inscription. Captain William Clark and the Corps of Discovery camped on July 16, 1806 under the shade of cottonwood trees on the north side of the Yellowstone River. This valley provided grass for their 50 horses to graze and an abundance of wildlife - a blessing after periods of near starvation earlier in their journey.

Saw a large gangue of about 200 Elk and nearly as many Antilope...." -- William Clark, July 17, 1806

Erected by 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 17, 1806.

Location. 45° 49.465′ N, 109° 57.914′ W. Marker is in Big Timber, Montana, in Sweet Grass County. Marker is on I-90 Frontage Road near North Yellowstone Street (U.S. 191), in the median. This marker is in the garden at the Crazy Mountain Museum. The museum is located at the end of the frontage road on the south side of Interstate 90, MP 367. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Big Timber MT 59011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (here, next to this marker); "...all in blume..." (here,

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next to this marker); Clark the Cartographer (here, next to this marker); A busy three days in Sweet Grass County (here, next to this marker); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Carnegie Public Library (approx. 0.8 miles away).

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2021

2. Clark camps at Little Timber Creek Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.