Erie Canal Survey, Elbridge showing Peru and Simson

This is an ink, wash and charcoal map of a section of the Erie Canal in Elbridge. It shows the Town of Peru, an elongated basin, a bridge, sixteen buildings that line the canal and two unidentified roads. The red lines indicate courses and distances. The blue lines indicate canal right-of-way. The map also shows the properties of Widow Simson and William Kester.
Identifier
NYSA_A0848-77_MC7_DR5_V5_E5_49
Date Original
1834
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives, A0848-77, Canal System Survey Maps, 1832-1843, Map no. E5-49
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Geographic Locations

Onondaga County
Erie Canal