You’ll discover America’s river ghost towns through their haunting narratives of hope and devastation. In Cahaba, Alabama’s first capital, seasonal floods eventually drove residents away, leaving archaeological treasures behind. Hopefield, Arkansas vanished after repeated Mississippi River floods, while Bodie, California preserves the gold rush era in “arrested decay.” Some settlements like Flagstaff, Maine now rest beneath reservoir waters, their foundations occasionally revealed when water levels drop.
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11.1 Are River Ghost Towns Safe to Visit During Flood Seasons?…