Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Brochure

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District published a new brochure with information about the lower Missouri River to help commemorate the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. The brochure consists of a 25-page full color map set printed in an atl

Lewis and Clark enthusiasts and river travelers will be able to use the maps to find public lands, recreation facilities, information signs, visitor centers, and historic sites. The maps also mark the Lewis and Clark campsites

Partners: USACE; Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks; Missouri Department of Conservation; Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission

Partnership Type: No Written Agreement

Corps POC: Greg Miller, Lewis and Clark PM

Story: The brochure is the result of a cooperative effort between numerous the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and numerous state agencies. All of the agencies contributed information, graphics and data. The Corps designed the brochure and printed the initial run. All of the listed partners will participate in the second printing which will result in a much reduced cost. State Park offices and Department of Conservation Nature Centers along the Lewis and Clark trail provide primary distribution points. The brochure is distributed free of charge to the general public. The brochure has been extremely popular and won the ESRI International User Conference 2003 Cartographic Publication Award and the Corps worldwide Journalism contest.

The purpose of the brochure is to help renew the public’s interest in the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Missouri River. The brochure contains a wealth of information about the various recreation opportunities that can be found along the river. It contains a complete listing of river access points, public camping and fuel availability sites. All public lands are shown on the maps along with references to help users contact the managing agencies for more detailed information. The brochure contains numerous safety tips and guidelines for boaters and water recreationists. The Corps would not have been able to put the brochure together without the tremendous cooperation of the partners and their contributions of labor and information.