Finding the nearest canal park or site can be a challenge, so we hope that this map might help you find your way to new discoveries. This is based on Google Maps and will function in the same manner. Parks and sites will be added as time allows, so be sure to check back. If you wish to add one, write to us at americancanals@gmail.com.
This map will show sites with and without any physical remains, to help mark the route, or tell an important fact that helps in the understanding of the canal. A variety of sources are used to help find sites such as; Google Earth, Canal Society Field Trip Guides and Newsletters, Social Media posts, books, personal observations, newspaper articles, and so on. The icon colors will show if the site is on an active waterway, an abandoned canal with remains, or no remains. The icons will also note the location of canal related museums and historic bridges.
Marker Icon Colors and Lettering-
Note that we added these categories in December 2022, so it will take a while to work through the old markers. But hopefully these will make it easier to read the maps.
A – Aqueduct, B – Historic Bridge, C – Culvert, D – Dam, H – Historical Site, I- Interesting Site (Not canal related but nearby), L – Lock, M – Museum, N – Noteworthy Site, helps to note route of canal, P – Park, S – Historical Signage / Marker, T – Tunnel, W – Watered Canal Section, V – Visitor Center
Active Canals/Navigations – Blue
Abandoned Canal with Physical Remains – Green
Abandoned Canals without Remains – Brown
Historic Bridge – Orange
Museum – Orange
Interesting Site Nearby – Red
