The National Archives has added historical aerial photos to its digital collection. These addtions are of special interest to southern Illinois as included are pictures taken during the 1937 Flood. Here are some of the photos.
Junction, IL, after Shawneetown levee break, 2/6/1937
'Airscapes' of American and Foreign Areas, 1917 - 1964
National Archives
Shawneetown, IL, after levee break, 2/6/1937
'Airscapes' of American and Foreign Areas, 1917 - 1964
National Archives