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1. South Pass
South Pass
Description
The South Pass over the Continential Divide was reached by easy grades. Here the trail separated in crossing Green River Basin. The oldest and most direct route was the Sublette Cut-off, another was the detour to Fort Bridger, and the last the Lander Cut-off in 1859. This scene shows South Pass and the emigrant trains in three lines with cattle and other livestock in between as a means of defense against marauding Indians.
2. Upper California crossing of the South Fork of the Platte River
Upper California crossing of the South Fork of the Platte River
Description
The upper California crossing of the South Fort to the Platte River. At the forks of the Platte the Oregon Trail crossed the South Fork to the North Platte between the Lower and Upper California Crossings; always difficult either from quicksand or high water.
3. Mormon handcart emigration of 1856
Mormon handcart emigration of 1856
Description
The Mormon handcart emigration of 1856. This presents a very interesting contrast to the wagon trains.
4. Fort Bridger
Fort Bridger
Description
Fort Bridger was built in 1845 by the old scout, Jim Bridger, as a relief station for emigrants. From the time of the Mormon War in 1857 it was occupied by the United State Army as a military post. The Mormon or Salt Lake Trail here leaves the Oregon Trail.
5. Sweetwater River at Devil's Gate
Sweetwater River at Devil's Gate
6. The art studio
The art studio
7. Fibre furniture making
Fibre furniture making
8. Summer school - Child nutrition
Summer school - Child nutrition
9. A milling operation - Machine shop
A milling operation - Machine shop
10. Summer school - Child care
Summer school - Child care
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