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#1 How deep was the Missouri River in the late 19th Century?

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:30 pm
by Norseman
This is an honest question, I've been trying to figure out how deep it generally went between Great Falls and Bismarck. Among other things I need to know if a boat with a draft of 2.5 feet is too deep, especially during the dry season.