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The westernmost point of the Lewis and Clark expedition ended at the Fort Clatsop area near the Pacific Ocean. The pair are known for their travels across the New World.

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On what date did Lewis and Clark reach the westernmost point of their journey?

never. they died


At what longitude was the westernmost point of the Persian Empire at its peak?

Well, the westernmost point is pretty high.so im gonna say 567 ft at the most !


Where did Lewis and Clark start and end?

Contrary to popular belief the Lewis and Clark journey did not begin in St. Louis. Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana).In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass, and headed west along the Salmon, Clearwater, Snake, and Columbia Rivers towards the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 5 1805. Lewis and Clark, sadly, did not actually see the Pacific Ocean. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 7 1805. Lewis and Clark, sadly, never did see the Pacific Ocean. The day was rainy and foggy, and the Columbia River estuary was four or five miles wide and they could not see the Oregon side of the river or Point Adams at the mouth of the river in the distance. But they were close enough to have reached their goal.Clark makes a quick note the their reaction at the end of the journal entry for November 7, 1805:"Great joy in camp, we are in view of the ocean, this great Pacific Ocean which we have been so long anxious to see. The roaring or noise made by the waves breaking on the rocky shores (as I suppose) may be heard distinctly."The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806. On July 3, after crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11. Once reunited, the Corps was able to return home quickly via the Missouri River. They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806.


2 What challenges did Lewis and Clark have to face when they were traveling west?

Bad weather alone was enough trouble, sometimes it would be too foggy for the boats to travel or too cold to leave camp. Also, rain would cause the instruments to rust so Lewis had to constantly check them and oil them down again. Along the river were mass amounts of mosquitoes which Lewis said "gathered around my face so much so I could not see." Choppy waters would make boat travel difficult and while they made it, there was the constant fear of drowning or the boat capsizing. Hostile natives, disease (men drank from the rivers, and there was a shortage of fruit and vegetables), wild animals, mutiny from members of the expedition, and always the constant danger of falling into one of the rivers, breaking a leg, etc. Bad water would cause the men to suffer from terrible boils on their skin; Lewis would suffer from a bad case of the flu one winter and Clark suffered from a "rheumatism of the neck" which caused him pain for several days. For Clark, Lewis applied a "hot stone wrapped in flannel" to help ease his pain. At one point Lewis was accidentally shot in the left thigh by a near-blind member of the expedition, but managed to make it back safely. During the winter, the men suffered from frostbite, luckily leading to no necessary amputations, but the cold temperatures prevented them from leaving their forts to hunt. Also, several times the men had to keep constant guard on their supplies and natives would follow them and try to steal their horses.


Where is the western point?

The western point of the contiguous United States is Cape Alava, located in Washington state. It is situated within the Olympic National Park and is known for its rugged coastline and natural beauty. If considering the entire U.S., the westernmost point is Attu Island in Alaska.

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What was the westernmost point of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Fort Clatsop in 1805


On what date did Lewis and Clark reach the westernmost point of their journey?

never. they died


What two rivers are at the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

The Missouri River and the Mississippi River are at the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition.


What two rivers met at the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

The Missouri River and the Mississippi River met at the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Lewis and Clark began their journey near present-day St. Louis, where these two rivers converge.


On what date did the explorers reach the westernmost point of their journey?

The explorers(Meriwether Lewis & William Clark) reached the western point of their journey in November 7, 1805.


Where did Lewis and Clark stay the first winter of the expedition?

point where Columbia river flows into pacific .


Is there a Lewis and Clark monument?

Yes, there are several monuments and statues dedicated to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the leaders of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. One notable monument is the Lewis and Clark Monument in St. Charles, Missouri, which marks the starting point of their journey.


The starting point of the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition was near which major city?

St. Louis, Missouri


What was the jump off point of Lewis and Clark expedition?

St Louis, Missouri was the starting point and the Pacific Ocean in Oregon was the final stop.


What was the point in the Lewis and clark expedition?

to make a map of the land, list resources of the new land, and find the northwest passage


What is fort Clatsop?

Fort Clatsop was the farthest west point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is located on the Oregon Coast, west of Portland. The expedition's objective was to reach the Pacific Ocean.


Did any injuries happen on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

At one point, Clark suffered from a "rheumatism of the neck" which caused him pain for several days. For Clark, Lewis applied a "hot stone wrapped in flannel" to help ease his pain. Then Lewis was accidentally shot in the left thigh by a near-blind member of the expedition, but managed to make it back safely. Another man, Sergeant Charles Floyd died from a burst appendix, and he was the only to have died on the expedition.