Joseph R. Walker
Joseph Rutherford Walker | |
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Joseph Walker circa 1860-1865 by Mathew Brady | |
| Born | December 13, 1798 |
| Died | October 27, 1876 (aged 77) Manzanita Ranch, Contra Costa County, California |
| Other names | Joseph Reddford Walker, Joseph Reddeford Walker, Joseph Redeford Walker |
| Occupation(s) | Explorer; mountain man; scout |
Joseph R. Walker (December 13, 1798 – October 27, 1876) was a mountain man and experienced scout. He established the segment of the California Trail, the primary route for the emigrants to the gold fields during the California gold rush, from Fort Hall, Idaho to the Truckee River. The Walker River and Walker Lake in Nevada were named for him by John C. Frémont.