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The Oregon Trail’s Sweetwater Gauntlet: 130 Miles of Hell to South Pass

The Sweetwater River Corridor is where the Oregon Trail’s true test of endurance began. Join me for a new “History from Above” journey through Wyoming, as we trace the pioneers’ final, desperate push to the Continental Divide. From the challenging Red Buttes crossing to the monumental Independence Rock (and the little known Miracle of the Gulls), this episode reveals the immense willpower needed to survive the trail’s harshest miles, the tragic stories of Martin’s Cove, and the sheer scale of landmarks like Devil’s Gate. Part 10 in the My Modern Oregon Trail Journey series. In this video: the final Rocky Mountain ascent. This episode covers the high stakes, geographical and emotional, turning point of the entire Oregon Trail. Using stunning aerial drone footage and historical accounts, we explore: Bessemer Bend and Red Buttes: Starting at the challenging North Platte River Crossing. We explore the site where the trail crossed the Platte river for the final time and the history of the lost town of Bessemer. Alcova Reservoir Pit Stop: A quick modern detour on the path to a modern day oasis on the Oregon Trail. Independence Rock: Why this “great register of the desert“ was a critical benchmark for emigrants, and the inspiring story of the Gull Miracle and Ezra Meeker, preservationist. Devils Gate: The story behind the terrifying 400 foot chasm, the vulnerability it instilled, and the tragic events at nearby Martin’s Cove. Split Rock: How this distinctive geological “compass“ and navigational tool, directed the exhausted wagons to their goal. The 10 day push, and Ice Slough: Scoring the relentless final march through this harsh, terrain, right up to the “silver lining” moment. South Pass and the Continental Divide: Completing the Sweetwater Valley trek, and reaching the gentle summit that opened the West. Historical clarity: distinguishing between the documentation roles of Robert Stewart and the celebrated “Pathfinder,” John C Fremont. Photo attribution: Photo: Red Buttes Bessemer Bend Source: https://www.wyohistory.org/encycloped... Watch next: Wyomings Crossroads: The Real Four Trails of Suffering Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Sweetwater Corridor 01:29 Bessemer Bend 02:36 History of Bessemer Bend 03:12 Platte River & Pioneer Journals 03:54 Bessemer Bend Stories 04:30 Robert Stuart OT Role 05:00 Recording Route Roadometer 05:32 Witnessing the Past 06:00 History is not Obvious 06:39 Alcova Reservoir 07:16 Independence Rock 08:30 Miracle of the Gulls 09:23 Register of the Desert 11:07 Ezra Meeker Ox Team Expedition 12:28 Devil’s Gate & Martin’s Cove 15:26 Split Rock 16:31 Ice Slough 17:32 South Pass - John C Fremont 18:45 Parting of the Ways 19:03 Next Time #oregontrail #wyominghistory #Sweetwatercorridor #southpass #DevilsGate #IndependenceRock #RedButtes #continentaldivide #MartinsCove #pioneerhistory #pioneertrail #wyoming #roadtrip