What waterways were important for people in both Cahokia and St. Louis?

The Mississippi River and The Missouri River: Both Cahokia and St. Louis are located in the United States Midwest, near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. These rivers were essential for the survival and prosperity of both societies at a strategic intersection for trade routes. They have historically served as a reliable way of traveling with ease; as well as the main ways Cahokia and St. Louis traded goods including food with other people from other regions along the river.