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Who publishes the navigation charts of the Upper Mississippi River?

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Who publishes the navigation charts of the Upper Mississippi River?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Difference between inland river charts and coastal/ocean charts • Primary missions of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and National Ocean Service • Who is responsible for maintaining navigation channels and river infrastructure on the Mississippi River

💭 Think About

• Think about which agency is most involved with locks, dams, and channel maintenance on the inland rivers. • Ask yourself: which organization focuses on hydrographic surveying and ocean/coastal charts, and which one focuses on river navigation projects? • Consider which agency you usually see named on Upper Mississippi River navigation charts and river mile references.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which agency has the lead role in engineering and maintaining river navigation projects in the U.S. • Separate coastal charting responsibilities from inland river navigation chart responsibilities. • Confirm which agency operates and maintains locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi River—this is a strong clue.

Question 1 of 27070

Who publishes the navigation charts of the Upper Mississippi River?

Lake Survey

U.S. Coast Guard

Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army

National Ocean Service