Vintage round-cornered, standard-sized chrome postcard with a view of

the Lochsa River in western Idaho, near the Powell Ranger Station. The area was the site

of a camp for the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) in 1805.

Back caption reads, "LOCHSA RIVER, AT POWELL RANGER STATION.

These dauntless exploreres reported on Sept. 14th, 1805: ' --- & Encamped

opposit a Small Island at the mouth of a branch on the right side of the river

which is at this place 80 yards wide. Swift and Stoney, here we were compelled

to kill a colt for our men & selves to eat for want of meat & we named the South fork

Colt killed Creek - (now White Sand Creek).' The photographer checked L&C

accuracy and found river 78 yds. wide at upstream end of island."

Published by Ross Hall Scenics, Sandpoint, ID, with printing by Dexter, NY.

The number 56454-B appears in lower left corner, address side.

Divided back, unused.

Good condition with light age. See photos.

Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.

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