Erie Canal Survey, Rotterdam showing Van Slykes Island and Mohawk River

This is an ink, wash and charcoal map of a section of the Erie Canal in Rotterdam. It shows the Mohawk River, Van Slykes Island, two bridges and two Roads to Schenectady. The red lines indicate courses and distances. The blue lines indicate canal right-of-way. The map also shows the properties of F.P. Clute, Schoolcraft, Merselus, McMichael, Widow E. Vrooman, J.B. Schermerhorn, B. Schermerhorn, J.N. Merselus, J. Carl, Barhydt and Tomlinson.
Identifier
NYSA_A0848-77_MC7_DR10_V10_E10_12
Date Original
1834
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives, A0848-77, Canal System Survey Maps, 1832-1843, Map no. E10-12
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Geographic Locations

Schenectady County
Erie Canal