What was the halfway point on the Oregon Trail?

South Pass
South Pass marks the halfway point of the Oregon Trail, a powerfully symbolic landmark that lacked any distinguishing features that we would actually think of as a landmark. Here the emigrants crossed the Continental Divide and the eastern border of the Oregon Territory.

What was the length of miles on the Oregon Trail from Independence Missouri to the end of the trail?

about 2,000 km
The Oregon Trail was an approximately 2,000-mile route from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon, used by hundreds of thousands of American pioneers in the mid-1800s to emigrate west.

How many miles is the Independence Trail in Missouri?

In miles between landmarks. The distance from St. Joseph, Missouri, to the Independence Trail, which strikes it ten miles west of the Blue River, is about one hundred miles. Good camps can be found from eight to fifteen miles apart.

Where was Independence Rock on the Oregon Trail?

Independence Rock is located on the Sweetwater River. The Sweetwater had to be crossed up to nine times before the trail crossed the Continental Divide at South Pass, Wyoming.

How many miles per day on the Oregon Trail?

Oregon Trail Landmarks Below is a table of the distances between landmarks the pioneers would have used on the Oregon Trail. Considering the pioneers only traveled 10 to 15 miles a day, this gives a good idea of how long the journey would take. TABLE OF DISTANCE FROM INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI;

Where was the first stop on the Oregon Trail?

Fort Kearny (est. 1848) is about 200 miles (320 km) from the Missouri River, and the trail and its many spurs almost all converged close to Fort Kearny as they followed the Platte River westward. The Army-maintained fort was the first chance on the trail to buy emergency supplies, make repairs, get medical attention or send a letter.