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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2017 · 22 MIN

The Surveyors

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

They came first to lay out and mark the line for the Transcontinental Railroad, trying to avoid lakes, mountains and rivers. Like Lewis and Clark, they explored the west to find the best route. Grenville Dodge fought Indians, explored and found the route West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They came first to lay out and mark the line for the Transcontinental Railroad, trying to avoid lakes, mountains and rivers. Like Lewis and Clark, they explored the west to find the best route. Grenville Dodge fought Indians, explored and found the route West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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