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Diverting the River

An aerial photograph of a river and a road that run parallel to another

1948

Source: Beachville District Museum Reference Library

The most severe flood recorded along the Thames River occurred in April of 1937. In response to this devastation, Beachville opted to alter the course of the Thames River. The river was rerouted to run in a linear path south of quarrying activities. Looking east, this 1948 image showing Beachville Road depicts the river’s previous course.