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A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...
There are river maps from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, some of which show how it flowed before the implementation of the locks and dams in the 1930s, which forever changed the look of the ...
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought – setting a record for the second consecutive year ...
The Morrison County Historical Society invites the public to enjoy its current temporary exhibit, The River Connects Us, a photographic display that explores life and culture on the Mississippi River, ...
In 1920, a local newspaper publisher turned politician donated his private library to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, containing numerous historical works that detailed the development of ...
To gauge where and when mudslides occur, the LSU team will map the seabed around Louisiana’s “bird’s foot,” or the part of the Mississippi River delta that splits into Southwest Pass ...
A history of ecology, commerce and recreation on the Mississippi River Adam Andrews of Cottage Grove leads his brother's dogs, Greg, front, and Kevin, rear, down the beach at Meeker Island Dog ...
A history of levee construction has resulted in significant land loss along the Mississippi River Delta in Louisiana. Plans to reroute some of the river sediment will have direct impacts on the ...
Historical artifacts could provide a deeper connection to the Mississippi River. The presentation of the Driftless River Initiative is still in nascent stages — people who want to view steamboat ...