From the December 22, 2012, Yahoo! News/AP "Low-water rivers offering up a glimpse of history" by John Salter.
Lack of rain has caused the lowest levels of rivers in decades and resulted in problems for commerce, concern for water supplies and hydro power.But, the low waters also have uncovered objects long-hidden. Old steamboats were visible in the Missouri River near St. Charles. A World War II minesweeper is now visible near St. Louis.
A rock has become visible in the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri that contains an etching (possibly a map) that is believed to be up to 1,200 years old. It once wasn't in the water but a new channel was made and it is exposed only in periods of extreme drought. Officials aren't giving its exact location for fear of looting.
Low Water Can be Good. --Cooter
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