Ancient Courses Mississippi River Meander Accessory Pouch w T-bottom

Discover the Ancient Courses Mississippi River Meander Belt, a collection of maps meticulously crafted by renowned cartographer and geologist Harold Fisk for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These maps vividly depict the historical courses of the Mississippi River from Cape Girardeau, MO to Donaldsonville, LA, spanning millennia of evolution. Each plate captures the intricate paths and channels the river has carved over time, offering a deep insight into the geological history of the region. Originally part of Fisk’s seminal 1944 report, Geological Investigation of the Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River, these maps stem from extensive data collected through over 16,000 borings. These studies aimed to unravel the formation of the valley and understand the river’s dynamic flow and flooding patterns. Fisk’s maps not only present geographic data but also reflect the river’s essence—their earth-toned palette echoing the river’s constant transformation and rhythmic influence on