Synopsis
Freighting increased in importance as gold mines in Montana and Idaho became active during the early 1860’s. Crossing Snake River was one of the challenges. Supplies were freighted over different routes through the years. The article names early freighters and teamsters and includes some of their experiences. *Picture of freighting into Carriboo
Author
Ellen Carney
Subject
Freighting
Keywords
Snake River, Eagle Rock, Oneida Road, Bridge and Ferry Company, Oneida Salt Works, Cariboo Mountain, John Day’s Lake, Greys Lake, Winschell Freight Line, Soda Springs, Tincup, Jacknife Creek, Brockman Creek, Stump Creek
Included Names
Ben Holiday, James Madison (Matt) Taylor, Nephi Nelson, Jo. P. “Joe” Blackburn, Joseph H. Smith, Bill Winschell, William Womach