Near Worden in Yellowstone County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

"This rock I ascended

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2022

1. "This rock I ascended Marker

Inscription. and from its top had a most extensive view in every direction...after Satisfying my Self Sufficiently in this delightful prospect of the extensive Country around, and the emence (sic) herds of Buffalow, Elk, and wolves in which it abounded, I decended and proceeded on..." -- Lewis and Clark Journals July 25, 1806

Erected by National Park Service.

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 25, 1806.

Location. 45° 59.721′ N, 108° 0.339′ W. Marker is near Worden, Montana, in Yellowstone County. It can be reached from Pompeys Pillar Access near State Highway 312. The marker is at the top of Pompey's Pillar rock. Access by stairs and trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Worden MT 59088, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country

and in Greater Billings.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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 walking distance of this marker: A Crossroads of Events (a few steps from this marker); Pompey's Pillar (within shouting distance of this marker); The Changing Faces of Pompeys Pillar (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pompeys Pillar Legacy (about 400 feet away); Three Forks: Clark's Party Splits (about 600 feet away); Yellowstone River: A Water Expressway (about 600 feet away); Transportation: Traveling Downstream (about 600 feet away); Transportation: Hoofing It (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worden.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2022

2. "This rock I ascended Marker

Yellowstone River in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.