Where Lewis and Clark Stopped in Montana.
In addition to the main objective of finding and mapping a new
route to the Pacific Ocean, President Thomas Jefferson had 3
other tasks for explorers Lewis and Clark to complete. The first
was to make contact with Native Americans. Secondly the
explorers were to obtain specimens of flora and fauna for
further study. Lastly Lewis and Clark were charged with keeping
full and detailed records of their activities during their
expedition in search of a new route to the Pacific Ocean. Their
trek through wild, unsettled Montana provided some of the most
challenging and interesting experiences in their long, arduous
adventure. Near Billings Montana From July 13th to July 26th,
1806, near Billings Montana, Captain William Clark