Crossing of Carson River
1859
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This sketch shows covered wagons being pulled on a raft across the river and horses swimming. This sketch is Plate VII in Lt. J.H. Simpson's 1859 Journal of Explorations in Utah.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers.
Full Citation: Crossing of Carson River; 1859; Miscellaneous; Civil Works Map File, 1818 - 1947; Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, Record Group 77; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/crossing-of-carson-river, May 13, 2024]