Re: once-in-1,000-year rainfall event

On Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:23:20 -0700, % <pursent100@gmail.com> wrote:

When towns were created in US, generally, they were built adjacent to
a stream/river.
 

and that was usually where trails crossed

And....Oregon Trail River Crossings

Written By Cody Assmann

Crossing rivers on the Oregon Trail was one of the most dangerous
parts of the journey.

https://www.frontierlife.net/blog/2020/6/9/oregon-trail-river-crossings

As you can see from the video, Oregon Trail river crossings were
precarious events. Although Meeker's floating wagon works out good, it
wouldn't take much more than a strong gust of wind, an unseen tree
limb, or other upsetting to spill the wagon into the river. Still, the
adventurous heart of the pioneer allowed them to overcome obstacles
like these river crossings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb2l3N47ttk&t=738s