Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Entry - September 16, 1936

It snowed today in the woods. They told us today that we were to move to Sherburne Lake across the park to stay for one month. We are to move sometime next week. If we stay in the Sherburne Lake I will be home within a week.

 Robert

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Comments from Chris

Lake Sherburne is on the eastern side of the park next to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Only about 12 miles south of the Canadian border. As the crow flies, this was around 30 miles from Robert's camp, but it would be a several hour trip to get there. 

 Lake Sherburne used to be several smaller lakes until a dam was built in 1919 and a single lake was formed. It is named after a local businessman of the time, Joseph Sherburne. 
Current camp on bottom left, Lake Sherburne on top right.
Robert's 1936 Glacier National Park map
Lake Sherburne
Photo by Roland Taylor, Flickr
Lake Sherburne
From Google Maps
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  1. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I wonder what he meant when he said he would be home within one week? Home to Illlinois for a visit hopefully!

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    1. Chris FitzgeraldSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:30 AM

      At this point he is cold, tired and missing home. I'm not 100% sure, but I think that was a facetious comment meaning if they are to spend the winter in the park he is leaving the CCC for home.

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