Finish of dredging for first cut in Pilot Canal. The Earth plug is being left and will be blasted out to start river flow through new channel. Plug to be blasted October 4, 1952. The dredge (William H. Black) is at upper end of canal.
William H. Black at Pilot Canal
Covington, Ray
1952-10-02
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Channel Diversion ProjectWilliam H. Black (Dredge)DredgesPilot Canal
Saint Joseph (Mo.)Pilot Canal
1950-1959
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