For over 900 miles, this river makes a mark on the North American landscape. Not the longest. Not the widest. But a hard working river — busy with barges of freight in the 21st century.
In earlier times, the boats drifted, or sailed down current. Steam engines arrived and boats kept a schedule — mainly.
The engines are powered by diesel now, more powerful and dependable than in decades past.
The Ohio River was in minor flood the day this photo was taken in Paducah, KY. After the river completes this partial loop to the north, it turns south and joins up with the Mississippi River. If you are careful, and take precise measurements — you could put yourself equidistant from land in Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky. Be sure to be in a boat!
The immigrants in the sweet historical romance, New Dreams, passed the junction in early April, when snow melt from northern areas was filling the rivers. Do you suppose they experienced minor flooding?
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