Oregon Trail & California Trail Map Clipart - Westward Expansion Maps

This Oregon Trail and California Trail map set recreates the pioneers' journey with authentic detail. This clipart bundle is created specifically for Social Studies teachers and TpT sellers who need a neat, professional way to illustrate the different routes of the Western Trails and the important landmarks along the trails.

The set includes a detailed map of the western territories of the United States, showing the principal routes from Independence, Missouri, to the Willamette Valley and Sacramento.

What is included in this set?

1 Full-Color Map: Shows the Oregon Trail with a bold red line and the California Trail with a separate pink/purple line, so students can clearly see where the trails diverged at Fort Hall.

1 Black & White Line Art Map: High contrast greyscale/line art version, great for student handouts, coloring activities, or ink-saving printables.

Labeled Key Landmarks: Features 15+ historically significant stops such as:

Where we start: Independence, MO.

Landmarks: Chimney Rock, Scotts Bluff, Independence Rock, South Pass.

The Forts: Fort Kearny, Fort Laramie, Fort Bridger, Fort Hall, Fort Boise, and Fort Vancouver.

The Destinations: Oregon City, The Dalles, Whitman's Mission, Astoria, Sacramento (Donner Pass) and San Francisco.

Features of the Product:

High Resolution: 300 DPI for sharp printing and clear display on screen.

Comparative Routes: Clearly shows the common route through Nebraska and Wyoming before the trails split.

Historically Accurate: State borders and landmarks are placed for a realistic backdrop to 19th century Westward Expansion.

Commercial Use Friendly: Great for creating your own TpT products, worksheets and digital resources.

Education Use Cases:

Gold Rush vs. Oregon Trail Compare the destinations and motivations of the "Forty-Niners" vs. pioneer families.

Geography Skills: Have the students find the states that the trails went through in modern times (Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, etc.)

Interactive Lessons: Use as a base map for Google Slides and have students "drop a pin" on landmarks as they read through a diary of a pioneer.

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