Big Hill (Idaho)
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Big Hill is a hill just East of Montpelier in Idaho. It was known to be one of the steepest descents along the Oregon Trail.[1][2] One can still see wagon ruts going up and over the hill from the roadside turnout.[3]
It is sign #338 at Milepost 441.7 along the Idaho Highway Historical Marker Route.[4] A collection of over 244 signs created as part of the Idaho Centennial celebration. It is also part of the Human Migration Monument project.[5]
References
- ↑ "Big Hill -- Pathways of Pioneers: Idaho's Oregon Trail Legacy -- Outdoor Idaho (Idaho Public Television)". Idahoptv.org. Retrieved July 15, 2015.[dead link]
- ↑ "National Oregon/California Trail Center >> Local Trail Landmarks". Oregontrailcenter.org. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Explore the Oregon Trail in Idaho". Visit Idaho. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ↑ "Idaho Highway Historical Marker Guide" (PDF). Idaho State Historical Society. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Big Hill ~ Montpelier, Idaho, USA - Human Migration Monuments on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
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