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New maps pinpoint Lewis and Clark's journey through Missouri.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| August 01, 2001 | Maines, Sophia | COPYRIGHT 2001 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ Nearly two centuries ago, Congress commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore trade routes to the West.

Their long-documented journey took them through Missouri, but their exact route has been up for debate.

Now, modern computer technology combined with 19th century land surveys may provide a precise picture. The latest computer-generated maps of Lewis and Clark's expedition were unveiled here this week by Missouri Secretary of State Matt Blunt.

The maps combine the terrain of the early 19th century with contemporary geographical markers. They are the most precise to date of Lewis and Clark's journeys through ...

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