In 1758, the French ethnographer Antoine-Simon Le Page du Pratz published The History of Louisiana, in which he wrote that the Mississippi River’s name meant “the ancient father of rivers.” ...

They are the first residents of what is now St. Paul to appear in the historical record. Their river was much shallower than the Mississippi that runs through the city today — only a foot or two ...

The Mississippi River is a giant river that provides abundant resources. But, how big is it, exactly? This animated map shows the scale of the Mississippi River and its drainage system in perspective.

You can get in touch with Anna by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English. The Mississippi River is a critical transportation route for agricultural and industrial goods, and high ...

The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...

Building on the 1920 donation, the library has received thousands of historical ... There are maps and charts from the beginnings of the Upper Mississippi River National Fish and Wildlife Refuge ...