Trace the Journey

This interactive map offers a detailed exploration of the Potawatomi Trail of Death, a 660-mile forced removal of the Potawatomi people from their ancestral lands in Indiana to a reservation in Kansas. The journey, which took place from September to November of 1838, is a tragic chapter in American history during which more than 40 lives were lost, most of them children and elders. This tool was created to honor their memory and help tell the story of their journey.

Use the Interactive Map below to navigate the historical encampment markers along the route. Clicking on any location in the list will instantly zoom you to that spot and open a popup with a summary of the events that occurred there. For deeper research, a "Learn More" button in the popup will take you to a page with more detailed records. You can easily find specific sites using the search and state filters.