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Great Falls in Cascade County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
 

Great Falls of the Missouri River

Minni-Sose-Tanka-Kijn-Ya

 
 
Great Falls of the Missouri River Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 16, 2022
1. Great Falls of the Missouri River Marker
Inscription.
Discovered by
Capt. Meriwether Lewis
June 13 1805

Power development
The Montana Power Co.
--- 1915 ---
Height of Falls 77.8 Ft.
Height of Dam 65 Ft.
Length of Spillway 1000 Ft.
Maximum Head 155 Ft.
Maximum Capacity 80000 HP.

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationMan-Made FeaturesNatural Features. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1805.
 
Location. 47° 34.094′ N, 111° 7.054′ W. Marker is in Great Falls, Montana, in Cascade County. Marker is on Ryan Dam Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Ryan Dam Road, Great Falls MT 59404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lewis and Clark Passed Here (within shouting distance of this marker); It's All Geometry (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Water Comes Power (about 700 feet away); The Falls Undergo a Change (about 700 feet away); Captain Lewis Arrives at the Great Falls (about 700 feet away); Formation of the Gorge and Falls (about 700 feet
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away); Rocks of the Gorge and Falls (about 700 feet away); The Smallest River Runs Through It (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Great Falls.
 
Great Falls of the Missouri River Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 16, 2022
2. Great Falls of the Missouri River Marker
Great Falls of the Missouri River Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 16, 2022
3. Great Falls of the Missouri River Marker
As It Once Was: <i>Lewis and Clark at the Great Falls</> image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jim Carson
4. As It Once Was: Lewis and Clark at the Great Falls
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

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