Site Last Updated on
March 28, 2012
Links to Historical Information:
Reader's Guide to the Mountain Men of the American West: A great list of Mountain Man related references split by category.
Denver Public Library Western History Photo Collection: A searchable online collection of photographs dating back to about the time of the Civil War.
American Journeys: This site contains approximately 18,000 pages of letters, journals, diaries and other documents regarding the exploration of North America.
Mountain Men and the Fur Trade
Mountain Men and Plains Indian Fur Trade
Northwest Journal: An outstanding site with information generally focused towards the voyageurs of Canada, the Hudson's Bay Company and the Northwest Company.
Over Land Trail – More about the mountain men and a plethora of information about posts forts and the 1800’s Historical Maps of North America and the U.S.
Turning Points in Wisconsin History - maps, documents and articles about the fur trade in French and English Wisconsin.
On Canadian Ground - Great information about moccasins and frontier footwear.
Malachites Big Hole - A comprehensive site focused on the mountain men and fur trade, as well as many aspects of life in the early 1800's.
