This is an ink, wash and charcoal map of a section of the Erie Canal in Gates and Brighton. It shows the City of Rochester, the Genesee River with two waterways branching off into the canal, Child’s Slip, Multiple basins and culverts, eight bridges including two that span the river, two mills and approximately seventy five other buildings. The red lines indicate courses and distances. The blue lines indicate canal right-of-way. The map also shows Washington Street, South Street, St. Paul Street, Clinton Street, Buffalo Street, Spring Street, Exchange Street, Sophia Street and Fitz Hugh Street.

Identifier
NYSA_A0848-77_MC7_DR3_V3_E3_38

Date Original
1834

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, A0848-77, Canal System Survey Maps, 1832-1843, Map no. E3-38

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