Champlain Canal
| Region | Type | Maps & Charts (if available, no international) |
|---|---|---|
| North America, New England | Canal | Champlain Canal |
Hudson River linked to Lake Champlain. Proposed in 1812; authorized in 1817; digging begun in 1818; opened 1823. Underwritten by New York state at cost of $850,000. An immediate financial success.
Sources
Robert A. McCaugheyCompiler
Peter Richards