The Missouri River and the original boat landing at Fort Leavenworth are at the foot of the hill just off of Riverside Dr. just beyond the railroad track.  A ferry at the base of this hill connected to the immigrant road, which led to Liberty, Missouri.  Within two years of its founding, Fort Leavenworth was connected to the outside world by regular steamboat service. The cut or swale, which remains in the hillside today, was made by the hundreds of wagons of supplies pulled by teams of oxen or horses that were hauled up this hillside.  Although civilian traders and settlers used this branch, it was primarily a military route.  **NOTE: This location is on Fort Leavenworth and Military ID or DOD ID may be required to gain access to the Fort. **