In order to avoid potential problems with the Sioux indians on the lower St. Croix River, travelers could alternatively proceed eastward from the St. Croix/Namekagon junction up the Namekagon River to the vicinity of current Hayward, Wisconsin.
Travelers could alternatively proceed eastward from the St. Croix/Namekagon. This is to avoid potential problems with the Sioux indians on the lower St. Croix River. Travelers is junction up the Namekagon River to the vicinity of current Hayward. This is to avoid potential problems with the Sioux indians on the lower St. Croix River. Current Hayward are Wisconsin.