Local Flood Protection, Petersburg, West Virginia


Book Description

The City of Petersburg in Grant County, West Virginia is subject to flooding from the South Branch Potomac River. Serious floods have occurred in March 1936, June 1949, and November 1985. The most recent flood, an approximate once in 400-year event, was more than twice th flow of any previously recorded flood and caused damages totaling about $33 million (October 1989 price levels) in Petersburg. In response to the flooding problem, the Corps of Engineers and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin initiated a cost-shared feasibility study in February 1988 to identify and evaluate possible solutions. The results of the study are described in this document which contains an integrated feasibility report and environmental impact statement.



















The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present


Book Description

The book includes six chapters that cover Virginia history from initial settlement through the 20th century plus one that deals with the important role of underwater archaeology. Written by prominent archaeologists with research experience in their respective topic areas, the chapters consider important issues of Virginia history and consider how the discipline of historic archaeology has addressed them and needs to address them . Changes in research strategy over time are discussed , and recommendations are made concerning the need to recognize the diverse and often differing roles and impacts that characterized the different regions of Virginia over the course of its historic past. Significant issues in Virginia history needing greater study are identified.