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Missouri River Collection

The Missouri River, a majestic waterway that has witnessed countless historical events and shaped the lives of many, holds a special place in American history

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb Bingham

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s

Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s
Laying railroad track in winter across the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, 1879. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Native Americans meet Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs

Native Americans meet Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs
Lewis and Clark meeting with Native Americans at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Hand-colored woodcut by Patrick Goss, a member of the expedition

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Missouri River near Mandan, North Dakota

Missouri River near Mandan, North Dakota
Missouri River between Pierre and Mandan, North Dakota, explored by Lewis and Clark. Photograph

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Named by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, most water is now diverted to a hydroelectric plant at the Ryan Dam

Background imageMissouri River Collection: BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS, 1845. George Caleb Bingham: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. Oil, c1845

BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS, 1845. George Caleb Bingham: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. Oil, c1845

Background imageMissouri River Collection: View of the Stone walls on the Upper Missouri, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)

View of the Stone walls on the Upper Missouri, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)
5054763 View of the Stone walls on the Upper Missouri, 1832-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving)
532813 Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Map of Kansas City, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Kansas City, c.1900 (engraving)
532779 Map of Kansas City, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Kansas City, Kansas, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Background imageMissouri River Collection: 'A Herd of Bisons crossing a River Bottom on the Upper Missouri', by W. J. Hays, 1862

"A Herd of Bisons crossing a River Bottom on the Upper Missouri", by W. J. Hays, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"A Herd of Bisons crossing a River Bottom on the Upper Missouri", by W. J. Hays, 1862. Engraving of a painting. 'In crossing the richer pastures of the river bottoms the herd will

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Str. Montana, between 1900 and 1914. Creator: Unknown

Str. Montana, between 1900 and 1914. Creator: Unknown
Str. Montana, between 1900 and 1914

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Topographical map of the road from Missouri to Oregon, commencing at the mouth of

Topographical map of the road from Missouri to Oregon, commencing at the mouth of the Kansas...1846 Creators
Topographical map of the road from Missouri to Oregon, commencing at the mouth of the Kansas in the Missouri River and ending at the mouth of the Walla-Wallah in the Columbia, 1846

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Bismarck North Dakota US City Street Map

Bismarck North Dakota US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark were the first white men to see the falls in 1805

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Great Falls Montana US City Street Map

Great Falls Montana US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Great Falls, Montana, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Background imageMissouri River Collection: USA, North Dakota, Little Missouri State Park, Badlands

USA, North Dakota, Little Missouri State Park, Badlands

Background imageMissouri River Collection: USA, North Dakota, Bismarck, Mandan, Bismarck-Manda Rail Bridge, Missouri River

USA, North Dakota, Bismarck, Mandan, Bismarck-Manda Rail Bridge, Missouri River, Riverboat, Railway Crossing

Background imageMissouri River Collection: USA, Nebraska, Omaha, skyline from teh Missouri River

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, skyline from teh Missouri River

Background imageMissouri River Collection: USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Footbridge, Cable-Stayed

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Footbridge, Cable-Stayed Bridge, Missouri River, Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs, Iowa, First Ever Pedestrian Bridge To Connect Two States

Background imageMissouri River Collection: USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge across the Missouri River

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge across the Missouri River

Background imageMissouri River Collection: USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline, Missouri River

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline, Missouri River

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Missouri River at Judith Landing, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Montana

Missouri River at Judith Landing, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Montana

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Sunset on the Missouri River near Judith Landing, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Sunset on the Missouri River near Judith Landing, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Montana

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Missouri River near Judith Landing, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Montana

Missouri River near Judith Landing, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Montana

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Encampment of the travellers on the Missouri, 1834 (w / c on paper)

Encampment of the travellers on the Missouri, 1834 (w / c on paper)
5054770 Encampment of the travellers on the Missouri, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Pasesick-Kaskutau, 1833 (w / c on paper)

Pasesick-Kaskutau, 1833 (w / c on paper)
5054769 Pasesick-Kaskutau, 1833 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Mato-Tope, Adorned with the Insignia of His Warlike Deeds, 1834 (w / c on paper)

Mato-Tope, Adorned with the Insignia of His Warlike Deeds, 1834 (w / c on paper)
5054758 Mato-Tope, Adorned with the Insignia of His Warlike Deeds, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Piegan Blackfeet Man, 1833 (w / c on paper)

Piegan Blackfeet Man, 1833 (w / c on paper)
5054752 Piegan Blackfeet Man, 1833 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); 31.43x25.4 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: View on the Missouri, Blackbirds Grave, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)

View on the Missouri, Blackbirds Grave, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)
5054755 View on the Missouri, Blackbirds Grave, 1832-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); 19.37x28.58 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Pehriska-Ruhpa, Hidatsa warrior, in costume of the Dog Dance, 1834 (w / c on paper)

Pehriska-Ruhpa, Hidatsa warrior, in costume of the Dog Dance, 1834 (w / c on paper)
5054768 Pehriska-Ruhpa, Hidatsa warrior, in costume of the Dog Dance, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: The Fox River near New Harmony, Indiana, 1832 (w / c on paper)

The Fox River near New Harmony, Indiana, 1832 (w / c on paper)
5054756 The Fox River near New Harmony, Indiana, 1832 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Mato-Tope, Mandan Chief, 1834 (w / c on paper)

Mato-Tope, Mandan Chief, 1834 (w / c on paper)
5054753 Mato-Tope, Mandan Chief, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); 41.9x29.53 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Kiasax Piegan Blackfeet Man, 1833-34 (w / c on paper)

Kiasax Piegan Blackfeet Man, 1833-34 (w / c on paper)
5054764 Kiasax Piegan Blackfeet Man, 1833-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Assinboin Medicine Sign, 1833 (w / c on paper)

Assinboin Medicine Sign, 1833 (w / c on paper)
5054757 Assinboin Medicine Sign, 1833 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Head of an Antelope, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)

Head of an Antelope, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)
5054766 Head of an Antelope, 1832-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Abdih-Hiddisch, a Minatarre chief, 1834 (w / c on paper)

Abdih-Hiddisch, a Minatarre chief, 1834 (w / c on paper)
5054765 Abdih-Hiddisch, a Minatarre chief, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)

Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)
5054762 Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)

Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)
5054761 Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Chan-Cha-Uia-Teuin, Teton Woman, 1833-34 (w / c on paper)

Chan-Cha-Uia-Teuin, Teton Woman, 1833-34 (w / c on paper)
5054759 Chan-Cha-Uia-Teuin, Teton Woman, 1833-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Pehriska-Ruhpa, Hidatsa warrior, 1833-34 (watercolour on paper)

Pehriska-Ruhpa, Hidatsa warrior, 1833-34 (watercolour on paper)
5054767 Pehriska-Ruhpa, Hidatsa warrior, 1833-34 (watercolour on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Illustrated Literature (engraving)

Illustrated Literature (engraving)
1625766 Illustrated Literature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Literature. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 June 1851)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: The American Pony Express, En Route from the Missouri River to San Francisco (engraving)

The American Pony Express, En Route from the Missouri River to San Francisco (engraving)
1619839 The American Pony Express, En Route from the Missouri River to San Francisco (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Pony Express)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: The Sibley Bridge over the Missouri River: Chicago, Santa Fe, and California Railway (engraving)

The Sibley Bridge over the Missouri River: Chicago, Santa Fe, and California Railway (engraving)
6016202 The Sibley Bridge over the Missouri River: Chicago, Santa Fe, and California Railway (engraving) by English School

Background imageMissouri River Collection: The Sioux War, a Trio of Indian Chiefs (engraving)

The Sioux War, a Trio of Indian Chiefs (engraving)
1053982 The Sioux War, a Trio of Indian Chiefs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sioux War, a Trio of Indian Chiefs)

Background imageMissouri River Collection: View in the Big Bend of the Upper Missouri, 1832. Creator: George Catlin

View in the Big Bend of the Upper Missouri, 1832. Creator: George Catlin
View in the Big Bend of the Upper Missouri, 1832

Background imageMissouri River Collection: Picturesque Bluffs above Prairie du Chien, 1835-1836. Creator: George Catlin

Picturesque Bluffs above Prairie du Chien, 1835-1836. Creator: George Catlin
Picturesque Bluffs above Prairie du Chien, 1835-1836

Background imageMissouri River Collection: View on the Upper Mississippi, Beautiful Prairie Bluffs, 1835-1836

View on the Upper Mississippi, Beautiful Prairie Bluffs, 1835-1836



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The Missouri River, a majestic waterway that has witnessed countless historical events and shaped the lives of many, holds a special place in American history. From the iconic painting "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri" by George Caleb Bingham to the construction of railroads in Bismarck, North Dakota during the 1870s, this river has been an integral part of our nation's development. One cannot forget the significant encounter between Native Americans and explorers Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs. This meeting marked a pivotal moment in bridging cultures and expanding westward exploration. As we navigate along its banks, we are greeted by breathtaking views such as those near Mandan, North Dakota. The tranquil beauty of this area reminds us of simpler times when nature reigned supreme. Looking back to 1832-34, we find ourselves captivated by a watercolor on paper depicting stone walls along the Upper Missouri. This artwork transports us to an era long gone but preserved through artistic expression. Moving forward to c1897, an unknown creator captures another snapshot: the Missouri River below Great Falls in Montana. The photograph showcases both its power and serenity as it meanders through vast landscapes. Returning to George Caleb Bingham's masterpiece "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, " we witness fur traders navigating these waters with determination and resilience. Their story serves as a reminder of our nation's entrepreneurial spirit and pursuit for prosperity. Modern maps guide us through cities like Bismarck in North Dakota or Great Falls in Montana – bustling urban centers that owe their existence partly to this mighty river. These maps illustrate how communities have grown around its shores over time. Venturing further into Little Missouri State Park located within Badlands National Park reveals yet another facet of this remarkable river system. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in untouched natural wonders while connecting with America's rich heritage.