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Why do you think the Mormon Oregon and santa fe trails followed rivers for such a long distance?
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∙ 6y ago
I think the answer is fairly obvious - water. Water was essential for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing, and livestock, but much of the area these trails covered are very dry.
Leland Grant
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What did the Mormon Trail follow to the west?
The Mormon Trail cloesly followed the Oregon and California trails much of the time. This is because there really was only one easy way to the west, due to the placement of mountains, rivers, and settlements used for gathering supplies.
What river did the Oregon trail and the Mormon trail follow?
Missouri yellowstone des chutes big horn
What is the distance of the Oregon Trail?
The Oregon trail was a 2000 mile long string of rivers and national land marks.
When was the Mormon Trail discovered?
It wasn't discovered, it was created. Fur Trappers, Mountain Men, and Explorers had traveled to the Rocky Mountains for decades, so it was well known how to get to Utah by the time the Mormon Pioneers traveled there. It closely followed the Oregon and California trails for a majority of the time, because there was really only one accessable route due to rivers and large mountains being in the way.
Does Oregon have rivers?
i think it does have rivers
Where is the Oregon Rivers Museum in Springfield Oregon located?
The address of the Oregon Rivers Museum is: 87984 Heather Drive, Springfield, OR 97478
Is johnny rivers a famous Mormon?
No. Johnny Rivers, the rock singer, is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church).
What are the major geographical features of Oregon?
they are rivers
What kinds of water are in Oregon rivers?
Freshwater
Are there any dangerous fish in Bend Oregon rivers?
no bend oregon has crystal clear rivers that come straight from the mountains no dangerous fish are known to this area
What is there to do in O'Brien Oregon?
1. go and look at the rivers
What are some rivers and lakes in the state of Oregon?
crater lake
