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Powell led Green and Colorado river expedition to Grand Canyon
Maj John Wesley Powell and nine men floated from Green River Wyoming to Lake Mead Nevada charting the Green and Colorado rivers. The 1869 voyage faced wrecks and clashes with rapids and Indians but produced landmark maps and scientific notes. Powell and a six man party completed the journey amid nationwide acclaim.
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Green River
Wyo
John Wesley Powell
Green
Colorado
Wyoming
Grand Canyon
Lake Mead
Nevada
Powell
Utah
Armona
J.C. Sumner
William H. Dunn
Emma Dean
Kitty Clyd
W. H. Powell
G. Y. Bradley
Pariats
Flaming Gorge
Canyon of Lodlore
Grand
Stillwater Canyon
San Juan River
Glen Canyon
Roaring Grand Canyon
Roaring Canyon
Howland Brothers
Bill Dunne