Jedidiah smith
Jedediah smith
The mountain man and explorer who discovered the South Pass in Wyoming was Jedediah Smith. He was a prominent figure in the exploration of the American West during the early 19th century. His discovery of the South Pass was significant because it provided a key route for westward expansion and the Oregon Trail.
It is 7,550ft or 2,301m
25 miles down I-5 SOUTH.
South pass
the Oregon and The Mormon Trails.
The San Fransisco Bay Area is 500 miles away.
He discovered south pass.
The three trails that crossed the Rocky Mountains at South Pass were called the Mormon, Oregon, and the California trails.
One easier route through the Rockies than the one discovered by Lewis and Clark is the South Pass, located in present-day Wyoming. This pass allowed for a more gradual ascent and descent through the mountains, making it more accessible for travelers and pioneers moving westward. It later became a key thoroughfare for settlers heading to the Oregon and California territories.
Oregon!
It started on the south side but when they meet, they cross over toward the north side.