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He was in charge of the 1869 expedition and is responsible for many of the Canyon names.
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When did John Wesley Powell die?
he was borned on march24,1834 and died on september23,1902
Who was the first American to sail through the grand canyon?
It was the expedition led by John Weslet Powell.
What is an example of a canyon?
The Grand Canyon is an example of a canyon. -Devyn F. HeY Roquie!!!
Which airport to fly into if going to the grand canyon?
You can fly into Flagstaff Airport if going to the Grand Canyon
How many people died by falling into the grand canyon?
Loads of people died by falling into the grand canyon
How dids the grand canyon get its name?
John Wesley Powell, named the Grand Canyon.
Who named the grand canyon the grand canyon?
John Wesley Powell
What geologist made the first expedition into the grand canyon?
John Wesley Powell
Who explored and mapped the Grand Canyon?
John Wesley Powell.
Who was the first to name the Grand Canyon?
John Wesley Powell
How did the grand canyone get the name?
John Wesley Powell, named the Grand Canyon.
Who was Wesley Powell?
John Wesley Powell was a soldier, geologist, and explorer, who was best known for his exploration and naming of the Grand Canyon.
What did John Wesley Powell bring to the Grand Canyon?
Scientific curiosity.
What award did john wesley Powell receive?
he found the grand canyon
Who explored the Grand Canyon and created maps of it?
John Wesley Powell.
What year did John Wesley Powell discover the Grand Canyon?
Powell did not discover the Grand Canyon, but he led the first known passage through the Canyon in 1869. It was first seen by Europeans in 1540 but had been known by the Native Americans for centuries.
Who led a scientific expedition across the grand canyon?
john wesley Powell
