London’s Lost Rivers
Historic rivers and streams that now run underground beneath London, including the Fleet, Tyburn, Peck and Earl’s Sluice.
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United Kingdom- 5 objects: 5 lines
Maps for “lost rivers”
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Lost Rivers of Yokohama
Former rivers of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, including the Hadaioka, Yoshida, Hinode, Sakura, and Nakamura rivers.
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Japan- 18 objects: 9 points, 9 lines
Lost Rivers of New Zealand’s North Island
North Island rivers and streams facing declining angler use and water-quality problems, with notes on pollution indicators, fishery trends and impacts from land use across New Zealand.
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New Zealand- 62 objects: 31 points, 31 areas
Lost Rivers and Brooks of Sheffield
Lost rivers and brooks mapped across Sheffield, including streams that still partially exist and detailed routes through the city.
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- United Kingdom
- 984 objects: 984 lines
Lost Rivers of New Zealand’s South Island
Declining freshwater fisheries across New Zealand’s South Island, with river notes on pressures including agricultural impacts, didymo and habitat loss, alongside changes in angler visits and fishery quality.
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- New Zealand
- 152 objects: 77 points, 75 areas
Lost Rivers of UCLA
Historic and surviving streams around the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, including Stone Canyon Creek, the East and West Arroyos, and Foothill Stream. Notes trace buried waterways and the former East Arroyo bridge, whose site is now Dickson Court.
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United States- 6 objects: 1 point, 5 lines
Earl's Sluice and River Peck
Approximate routes of two lost rivers in South London: Earl's Sluice and the River Peck.
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- United Kingdom
- 2 objects: 2 lines
Lost Rivers and Ditches of Southwest London
The approximate courses of Falcon Brook, Streatham Brook and York Ditch, lost waterways in southwest London.
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- United Kingdom
- 3 objects: 3 lines
Lost River: Derbyshire Locations from the Cooper & Fry Novel
Places in the Ashbourne, Dovedale and Manifold Valley areas of Derbyshire used in the tenth Cooper & Fry novel, Lost River. Locations include rivers and caves, limestone landmarks, villages and sites connected with the story.
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- United Kingdom
- 19 objects: 19 points
Historic Granaries, Lost Rivers, Temples and Shrines of Nagashima
Historic sites of former granaries in Nagashima village, with temples, shrines, stone monuments and traces of vanished rivers in the former Nagashima area of Edogawa, Tokyo. Notes describe local history and cultural heritage, including religious sites dating back several…
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- Japan
- 24 objects: 16 points, 8 lines
Indiana River Access Points
Public access points along rivers in Indiana, including the East Fork and West Fork of the White River, the Muscatatuck, Wabash and Patoka rivers.
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- United States
- 49 objects: 49 points
Lost Lakes of Madras
Former and surviving lakes, marshlands, rivers and canals across Chennai, Tamil Nadu, highlighting water bodies affected by urban development and encroachment.
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India- 164 objects: 30 lines, 134 areas
2011 Possible Human River Route in Toronto
A proposed community walk through Toronto parks, ravines and streets, with stops exploring stormwater and sewer infrastructure, the city's lost rivers, historic bridges, trees and industrial heritage. The route runs from Bickford Park toward Stanley Park and Fort York.
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Canada- 21 objects: 16 points, 5 lines
Water Energy Walk for Peak Power in Toronto
A guided walk through downtown Toronto exploring the connections between water, energy and urban ecosystems, from lost rivers and the former Lake Ontario shoreline to district heating, deep lake cooling, power infrastructure and green stormwater projects.
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- Canada
- 20 objects: 19 points, 1 line
Lost Landscapes and Waterways of Sacramento, 2019
Pre-settlement waterways, flood basins, high ground, routes and altered landscapes beneath modern Sacramento, California, with historical notes on Indigenous communities, early settlements and changes to the rivers and terrain.
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- United States
- 39 objects: 9 points, 17 lines, 13 areas
Cosumnes River Preserve Paddle Route to Lost Slough
A kayak and canoe route from the Cosumnes River Preserve boat dock near Elk Grove, California, into Lost Slough and back via the Mokelumne and Cosumnes rivers. Notes describe high-tide portages, route legs, difficult access points, and beaver sightings near I-5.
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- United States
- 8 objects: 5 points, 3 lines
The Water Room Novel Locations in London
Locations from Christopher Fowler’s Bryant and May mystery novel The Water Room, including pubs, meeting places, fictional residences and sites connected with the Peculiar Crimes Unit, alongside London’s lost rivers and waterways.
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- United Kingdom
- 23 objects: 16 points, 6 lines, 1 area
Twelve Mile Circle Article Locations in Slovenia
Places in Slovenia featured in Twelve Mile Circle articles, including Ljubljana, Triglav, Brezovica pri Metliki and Postojnska Jama, with notes on the capital, the country's highest elevation and Lost Rivers.
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Slovenia, Croatia- 4 objects: 4 points
Predictably Lost Long-Distance Adventure Posts
Long-distance adventure travel stories from Predictably Lost, including journeys along the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide and paddling trips through the Upper Midwest and toward Key West. Posts describe trails, rivers, camps and encounters across the United States…
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- United States, Canada
- 216 objects: 216 points
Waterways and Lost Jewish Communities of Central and Eastern Europe
Rivers and historical shtetlekh across Central and Eastern Europe, linking communities through waterways, with associated maps and poems.
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Poland, Ukraine, Germany and 21 more- 4,431 objects: 2,992 points, 1,439 lines
Cycling Route Through Zuoying and Sanmin Districts, Kaohsiung
A cycling route through Zuoying and Sanmin districts in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with notes on getting lost along small and large rivers and landmarks including Love River Heart and Aozihdi MRT Station.
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Taiwan- 6 objects: 3 points, 3 lines
Balkan Tracks: Routes, Overnight Stops and Sights
Travel routes, overnight stops and sights across the Balkans, including lost places, lakes, rivers and architectural landmarks. The map covers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and other countries.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia and 22 more- 76 objects: 31 points, 45 lines
Bike Whistler: Lakes and Scenic Views
A 2.5-hour bike route starting at The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, with stops at Alta Lake, Green Lake, Rainbow Park and Lost Lake, plus views of rivers and surrounding scenery in British Columbia.
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- Canada
- 6 objects: 6 points
The Lost City Trek in Colombia
Trekking route to Ciudad Perdida, the pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, with trail access points, campsites, rivers and nearby places including Santa Marta and Palomino.
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Colombia- 30 objects: 30 points
Historic Mills of Lääne, Harju and Rapla Counties
Historic watermills, windmills, sawmills and other mill sites in western Estonia, especially Lääne, Harju and Rapla counties. Entries note their condition, nearby rivers and local administrative areas, including surviving buildings, ruins and lost sites.
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Estonia- 275 objects: 275 points
Lost Lake Fire
Fire perimeter, ignition area and evacuation order for the Lost Lake Fire, which started on May 26, 2022, in Riverside County, California.
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- United States
- 4 objects: 1 point, 3 areas
Lost Images of World War II: New York City
New York City landmarks photographed in 1945 by S/Sgt. Jerry Pinkowski of the 347th Ordnance Depot Company, including Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Riverside Church, Grant's Tomb and bridges along the Hudson River.
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- United States
- 11 objects: 11 points
Vistula River Attractions and Heritage in Warsaw
Riverside attractions, recreation and cultural heritage along 31 kilometers of the Vistula in Warsaw, including urban beaches, nature sites, public art, museums and traces of the historic Urzecze region.
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- Poland
- 10 objects: 9 points, 1 area
Wapping Pub Tour on Talk Like a Pirate Day
A walking tour of historic riverside pubs in Wapping, East London, with notes on pub history, food and atmosphere, plus nearby maritime landmarks and replica sailing ships.
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- United Kingdom
- 8 objects: 7 points, 1 line
Animal Shelters in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Animal shelters serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California, with information on the cities and areas each shelter covers. Intended to help people searching for lost pets check nearby shelter districts and find animals to adopt.
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- United States
- 29 objects: 29 points