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Rocky Mountain Map Society presents "Mapping the Cherokee Trail: Colorado’s Forgotten Highway" with
Join local trail researcher Larry Obermesik on a journey through a forgotten chapter of Colorado’s past. Uncover the overlooked legacy of the historic Cherokee Trail, a pivotal route from the Gold Rush era that altered the course of America’s westward expansion. Explore the profound significance of the Cherokee Trail in Colorado's history, learn about ongoing trail preservation efforts, and see how a deep-dive into Colorado’s pre-territorial Claim Clubs has revealed new insights into the lives of this region’s earliest settlers.
SPEAKER
Larry Obermesik, a devoted Colorado History Buff and map enthusiast, found his calling in preserving the state's heritage in 2019, after unearthing a collection of gold rush journals that had never been published before. Since then, Larry has immersed himself in researching Southern Colorado's ancient network of Native American trails, and the pre-territorial Claim Clubs in that region. Obermesik enjoys sharing little-known stories about the Cherokee Trail, which he calls Colorado’s forgotten highway.
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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2149168-2
