The Custer Expedition of 1874 camped in this valley along the Cold Creek on July 25. Custer embarked on his expedition with 1000-1200 men, in 110 wagons with numerous horses and cattle of the 7th Cavalry, along with artillery and two months food supply.
Degrees Minutes Seconds:
Latitude: N44 09 07
Longitude: W104 01 10
Decimal Degrees:
Latitude: N 44.1521678
Longitude: W -104.0196772
GPS:
Latitude: N 44 09.130
Longitude: W 104 01.181
UTM:
13N 578395 4889241
Trailhead:
Red Lake Trailhead