Carter in Chouteau County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Exploring to the South
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2022
1. Exploring to the South Marker
Caption: (upper left) Great Falls of the Missouri; (lower right) Buffalo on the Plains, John Mix Stanley, 1853
On June 4, 1805 while Captain Lewis was exploring Maria's River, Captain Clark explored the Missouri up form the Carter Ferry site. In Clarks's small party were Sgt. Glass, the Field brothers, G. Shannon and York.
Captain Clarke noted that the night was cold and that it had snowed in the mountains to the south, which were named the Snowy Mountains (now called the Highwood Mts.). He also stated that the river's current was strong and rapid, The river continued to the west of south, and Clark felt it not necessary to continue as it was flowing from the right direction.
The men killed three grizzlies, and then crossed the the plain to the valley of the Teton River (Rose or Tansey) and camped where the "little" river cuts through the ridge. Clark inscribed his name on a large cottonwood in the area, and they feasted on venison for dinner. The next morning they proceeded down the Teton to their main camp at the confluence of the rivers.
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 August 4, 1805.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Montana, in Missouri River Country, and specifically in Russell Country. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 15 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Great Falls of the Missouri (here, next to this marker); Portaging Across the Prairie (approx. 13½ miles away); Sulphur Spring: Healing Waters (approx. 13.6 miles away); Walking Sacred Ground (approx. 13.7 miles away); Flowing Free for Miles
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2022
2. Exploring to the South Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
