Erie Canal Survey, Rotterdam showing Lock No. 26 and Road to Schenectady

This is an ink, wash and charcoal map of a section of the Erie Canal in Rotterdam. The map is split into two views. The first view shows the Mohawk River, a guard lock, Lock No. 26, three buildings, the Road to Schenectady and an unidentified road. The second view shows the Mohawk River, a bridge and an old feeder location. The red lines indicate courses and distances. The blue lines indicate canal right-of-way. The map also shows the properties of H.N. Van Patten, W. Bradt, S. Schermerhorn, I. Schermerhorn, Widow A. Schermerhorn, Tocaris Vedder, J. and S.A. Schermerhorn, Morrison and J.I Schermerhorn.
Identifier
NYSA_A0848-77_MC7_DR10_V10_E10_10
Date Original
1834
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives, A0848-77, Canal System Survey Maps, 1832-1843, Map no. E10-10
Rights
This image is provided for education and research purposes. Rights may be reserved. Responsibility for securing permissions to distribute, publish, reproduce or other use rest with the user. For additional information see our Copyright and Use Statement

Geographic Locations

Schenectady County
Erie Canal