"game is abundant. the country appears much more pleasant
and fertile than that we have passed for several days...the high country
on either side of the river is one vast plain, intirely destitute
of timber, but is apparently fertile, consisting of a dark rich mellow
looking lome."
May 01, 1805
Meriwether Lewis
What methods did Lewis and Clark use to determine their geographic position?
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