Mandan Scenic Overlook
N 46° 50.908 W 100° 55.059
14T E 353799 N 5190110
A sign about Lewis and Clark's stay near what is known today as Mandan on the west bank of the Heart River in North Dakota.
Waymark Code: WM3XJH
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2008
Views: 35
The sign reads as follows: "Sunday, October 21, 1804. A driving northeast wind, cold temperatures, and freezing rain and snow led Lewis and Clark to seek shelter after only 7 miles. During the day, they passed the mouth of the Heart River, learning from their Arikara passenger that the Mandans had sacred sites in that area. Several other abandoned earth lodge villages were reported, including one located in "a butifull & extensive plain." Clark killed a buffalo near their campsite northeast of modern Mandan on the west bank of the river."
The sign is located at a scenic overlook pullover along Interstate 94 and is operated and maintained by the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
"Must Sees"at this location":
Sign about the Lewis and Clark expedition and scenic view.
Date Waymark Created: 05/31/2008
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
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