340th Engineer Route

A Jakes Corner

B Johnsons Crossing

C Teslin Lake

D Teslin

E Nisutlin Bay

F Morley Bay

G Swift River

H Little Rancheria River

I Watson Lake

J Lower Post

K Contact Creek

L Liard River

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A Jakes Corner B Johnsons Crossing C Teslin Lake D Teslin E Nisutiln Bay F Morley Bay G Swift River H Little Rancheria River I Watson Lake J Lower Post K Contact Creek L Liard River

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Jakes Corner, Yukon

After the bombing of Dutch Harbor, the 340th began their trek to Teslin River marching from Carcross, Yukon through Jakes Corner, 93rd Motor Pool, on the Pioneer Road built for them by the 93rd.

Johnsons Crossing, Yukon

From Jakes Corner, the 340th continued to march to Johnsons Crossing and the Teslin River - a journey of 73 miles. On June 16, they boarded on boats propelled by outboard motors and headed up Teslin Lake to their base camp at Morley Bay.

Transporting Troops Across the The Teslin Lake

Teslin Lake, Yukon

The regiment traveled this Lake, 78 miles long and 2 miles wide, on barges and sternwheelers and arrived at Morley Bay on June 18, 1942

Teslin, Yukon

Both the 93rd and the 340th Engineers invaded this small Tlingit fishing/hunting village. They brought ‘white man’s diseases’ to the unvaccinated Tlingits—with devastating results.

Transporting Equipment Across Nisutlin Bay

Nisutlin Bay, Yukon

The village of Teslin is located on the shore of Nisutlin Bay. The 340th, short on heavy equipment, began building their section of the highway from Nisutlin Bay and up the Morley River toward Lower Post, British Columbia.

Morley Bay, Yukon

About 7 miles south of the Nisutlin Bay, smaller Morley Bay was the base camp of the 340th Engineers in mid-June. Supplies and equipment from Whitehorse on barges pushed by sternwheelers steamed up Teslin Lake to Morley Bay.

Swift River, Yukon

Encamped at Morris Lake, 15 miles from base camp, the 340th was behind schedule. Hoge told them to make their road a truck trail and the 93rd would follow bringing the road up to Pioneer standards. The 93rd built a bridge over Swift River and by August encamped at Swan Lake, B.C.

Little Rancheria River, Yukon

In August the 340th encamped at Upper Rancheria. Their truck trail continued about 130 miles east of Teslin to Little Rancheria where they built a bridge. The 93rd continued their task of upgrading the road.

Watson Lake, Yukon

The 340th arrived in Watson Lake on 1 September 1942. Their mission was to meet up with the 35th Regiment at Contact Creek. The 93rd continued to upgrade the road and encamped at Pine Lake half way between Watson Lake and Teslin.

Lower Post, British Columbia

The lead bulldozer of the 340th broke their truck trail through to Lower Post by September 5th. The second battalion turned around and began upgrading back to the second Rancheria Crossing.

Contact Creek, British Columbia

On September 24, 1942, the 340th Regiment and the 35th Regiment met at Contact Creek opening the southern portion of the Alaska Highway

Liard River, British Columbia

The 73rd Pontoon Company attached to the 340th established a six-ponton outboard motor ferry across the Liard River. The pile bridge was in its early stage of construction.