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The pioneers would sometimes make a wax paste and water proof their wagons to float them across while making the animals swim across. Also, sometimes there would be Native Americans that would ferry them across for trade or money. If the rivers were very deep, they would make the animals swim and build a large flat boat called a scow to float themselves and their wagon(s) across.
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How do wagon trains cross rivers?
pioneers found high spots in the river to cross with their wagon
How did the pioneers cross the river?
They had to be very careful. Most of the time they could follow the river and pick a low spot if they needed to cross.
When did the Mormons cross the Mississippi river?
Most Mormon pioneers crossed the Mississippi River in early 1846.
What is the river in Washington state?
Potomac River
Washington state largest river?
The Columbia River is the major river in Washington.
River between Washington and Oregon?
Columbia river
What bodies of water did the Oregon trail cross?
The Oregon Trail crossed several significant bodies of water, including the Missouri River, which marked the starting point, and the Platte River, which provided a vital water source for travelers. Additionally, the trail crossed the Snake River and the Columbia River as pioneers made their way into the Oregon Territory. Other smaller rivers and streams also presented challenges and opportunities for water supply along the route.
How did people get around or cross the Columbia river during the Oregon trail time?
They crossed at low spots, took a barge down where they paid a man to cross, or tried to cross and got flooded out.
What is the river between the states of Washington and Oregon?
Columbia River
In which Canadian province does the Columbia river have its source-quebec or british Columbia?
The Columbia River originates in British Columbia
What river is a southern border to Washington?
The Columbia River borders most of the length between Washington & Oregon.
What river did pioneers travel on to get from the east to the Midwest?
The Arkansas River.
