Geography Steele's Bayou Expedition
route followed steele s bayou expedition.
porter had rely on imperfect maps , advice of local citizens did not understand difficulties of moving heavy warships in narrow channel numerous bends. therefore unprepared problems presented deer creek. there straight-line distance between entry point @ black bayou , exit @ rolling fork, 13 miles (21 km), half distance along creek, 26 miles (42 km). unaware of impedance mobility imposed overhanging trees grew down water s edge , submerged vegetation seized hulls of vessels. when encountered, these problems limited progress of gunboats little 1 mile (1.6 km) every 2 hours.
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