Main Oregon Trail Back Country Byway ~ Rattlesnake Creek
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brwhiz
N 43° 08.869 W 115° 39.516
11T E 609073 N 4778103
With good water and grass, Rattlesnake Creek was a popular camping spot for travelers on the Oregon Trail. It is also the site of numerous graves.
Waymark Code: WMJN45
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2013
Views: 3
From the Idaho Scenic Byways web page:
After leaving the Hot Springs, the Oregon Trail continued across the desert until reaching Rattlesnake Creek. Noted as a small stream of good water with willows and bunch grass, many emigrants rested or camped in this area. Many died here as well as diaries note eight graves in a row.
Program: US State Program
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: Main Oregon Trail Back Country Byway
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