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David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.
Explorer David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba, advancing European mapping of western Canada.
On June 7, 1800, British-Canadian fur trader and surveyor David Thompson arrived at the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in present-day Manitoba. Thompson was on a mission for the North West Company to map previously uncharted territories of western North America. His meticulous surveys laid the foundation for future exploration, trade routes, and settlement patterns. Thompson's journals provide detailed observations of the landscape, indigenous communities, and wildlife. This achievement cemented his reputation as one of North America's greatest cartographers. His maps remained authoritative resources well into the 19th century, shaping the understanding of Canada's vast interior.
1800
David Thompson
Saskatchewan River
Manitoba