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A perilous ford at Three Island State Park was a formidable barrier on the Oregon Trail. Those who could not cross there faced a longer, more difficult southern route. No other ford between Missouri and Oregon troubled emigrants so much. This was their largest river. Using two of three islands, they crossed three channels, but sometimes lost stock and wagons. Many emigrants depended upon Shoshoni Indian guides to get them across safely.
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Glenns Ferry, Idaho · United States
