What black swamp was drained to make way for farms and cities?

What is Piako Swamp now called?

The Great Piako Swamp was drained to become the Hauraki Plains.

When the Panama Canal was built the swamp land surrounding the area was drained to .When the Panama Canal was built the swamp land surrounding the area was drained to .?

prevent disease caused by mosquitoes

What was the name of the drained swamp that served as a public meeting place in ancient Rome?

The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.The drained swamp that became a public meeting place (and also the heart of the empire) was called the forum. As it grew in importance, it became known as the Forum Romanum.

Piako swamp now called?

The Piako swamp which used to be in the New Zealand is no more after it was drained. The resulting plains is currently called Ngatea.

In which region are the Okefenokee Swamp andIn which region are the Okefenokee Swamp and the cities of Savannah and Albany located the cities of Savannah and Albany located?

Ridge and valley

What are the cities around Okeefenokee Swamp?

Waycross, Georgia is near the Okefenokee swamp. My place of birth.

How was the forum built?

We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.We don't know exactly how the forum was built, but we do know that it was originally a swamp and the early kings of Rome drained it for health reasons. From there it became a meeting place, a worshiping place, and a trading place.

What is a swamp chicken?

A swamp chicken is a slang term used for certain types of people. A swamp chicken is when a white girl only dates black men.

What is the aboriginal meaning of toorak?

black crow or reedy swamp

Where can you find a khajiit city or village in Skyrim?

The Khajiit are not native to Skyrim, and therefore do not have a formal settlement. They can be found in cities as traders or other NPC's but there is no settlement for them.

Why did Jimmy Lee Bayliss start the fire in the Black Vine Swamp in the book SCAT?

Jimmy Lee Bayliss started the fire in the Black Vine Swamp as a means of retaliation against the developers who wanted to destroy the swamp for profit. He believed that starting the fire would delay the development plans and protect the wildlife habitat in the swamp.

What cities are in the Florida Okefenokee swamp?

Southern Georgia(Waycross and a few other cities) and Northern Florida(not sure wich cites) some one come in and change the answer when you find out the cities... ;)