Harold Fisk's stunning 1944 maps show how the Mississippi River changed course over thousands of years

A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, winding serpent. These maps, created by Harold Fisk in 1944, document the river's movements over thousands of years. Many of the rivers changed course dramatically. — Read the rest

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