River Facts

"Four years at West Point, and plenty of books and schooling, will learn a man a great deal, I reckon, but it won't learn him the river." Mark Twain
To understand the river and be able to appreciate it's brilliance, it helps to learn some basic facts and concepts about the river. It is also importance to learn the history of the river system as we know it. By learning about the river, it helps us to better understand it's importance.