Hudspeth Cutoff

California Trails 1849 shortcut

Contributed by Steve F. Russell

This Summary Research Report, with GPS data and an abstract of the route, documents the Hudspeth Cutoff wagon road of the California Trail in Idaho. The research is based on historical maps and travelers’ journals and diaries.

Topics

Google Maps Lewis and Clark Trail Route Center Line Mullan Road Lolo Trail Trail Inventory Nee-Me-Poo National Historic Trail Oregon-California Trails Bird-Truax Trail Other Fur Trade Methodology Carroll Trail

Contributors

Steve F. Russell Kristopher K. Townsend US National Park Service (LCNHT) Robert H. Dunsmore Richard S. Buswell Martin Plamondon II James D. Harlan Ralph Saunders David and Sue Eakin Raymond Borchers