Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing widespread flooding in Canton, Missouri, after the Mississippi River overflowed its banks. The aerial view captures much of the town under floodwaters as residents faced evacuation. According to the original caption, approximately 200 families were forced to leave their homes, while rising waters also threatened nearby Hannibal, Missouri, and Quincy, Illinois. The photograph is mounted on black archival paper and measures approximately 16⅝ × 10¾ inches overall. It displays expected age-related wear, including light creases, edge wear, and minor surface marks consistent with newspaper archive use. Acquired from the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper. Please see photos.
