Fort Laramie was a former fur trading outpost originally named Fort John that was purchased in 1848 by the U.S. Army to protect travelers on the trails. [12] Independence Rock. After …

2023年1月11日 · A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails. Fort Laramie once stood sentinel over the Oregon, California, and Mormon emigration trails; was a …

www.wyohistory.org/oregon-trail to learn more about these Oregon Trail landmarks, including in-depth articles, maps, directions, photo galleries, videos and more. Fort Laramie began as a fur …

Click on a landmark on the map above or a name below for a photo | Independence | Courthouse Rock | Chimney Rock | Fort Laramie | Independence Rock | Fort Bridger | | Soda Springs | Fort …

As the Indian troubles escalated in the 1850s and 60s, Fort Laramie became an important arm of the government, protecting emigrants and hosting major treaty councils. Its primary mission …

About 70 miles northwest of Fort Laramie, the Oregon Trail crossed La Prele Creek, flowing north from the Laramie Range toward the North Platte River a few miles away. On a high bluff above …

Download free topo maps of Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Use the adjoining 7.5 minute quadrangle legend to locate the Wyoming maps you need.

Landmarks numbered on the above map: Route of the Oregon Trail. Starting points: Independence, Westport, St. Joseph, and Fort Leavenworth. Alternate routes along the way …

There are a number of trails leading into Fort Laramie and a number branch off from South Pass, but on this 250 mile stretch everyone "went westering" together. Learn more about Rockies to …

Fort Laramie once stood sentinel over the Oregon, California, and Mormon emigration trails; was a stop on the Pony Express route; and served as a staging ground for both peaceful and …