Traces of Oregon Trail on grounds of Cedar Crest

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Publication: The Topeka Capital-Journal

Date: 2008-11-30 00:00:00

By Steve Fry

THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL

In May, Doug Mauck was near Willard when he noticed remnants of the Oregon Trail and suddenly realized he had seen similar traces previously.

"I immediately saw that the Willard (trace of the Oregon) trail was exactly like what I was seeing at MacLennan Park," Mauck said, referring to the park around much of Cedar Crest, the governor's mansion.

Mauck said he first spotted traces of the Oregon Trail when he was jogging at MacLennan Park and noticed a trail.

He linked the Oregon Trail to MacLennan Park when he saw ...

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