As part of the nys curriculum, teaching about the new york state canal system can be a fun way to explore the past and discover how the erie canal shaped not only new york state, but america. Erie extension canal is situated nearby to adamsville. The cruise goes through the history of the canal and also takes passengers through lock 18. Erie canalway national heritage corridor news and publications. The towpath that runs parallel to the erie canal is a smooth, flat ride. Make studying the erie canal come alive for your youngsters. It sits near the confluence of the black river canal with the old erie canal. Have your studies use their higher order of thinking skills in answering some questions comparing and contrasting then and now. The original canal included 83 locks and rose 583 feet from the hudson river to lake erie. Enjoy three days on this crushed limestone surface, and your first day on paved roads. An erie canal cruise company, based in herkimer, operates from midmay until midoctober with daily cruises. Map and profile of the erie canal originally published in. Map showing proposed new route of the erie canal from the head of the sixteens lock no.
The erie canal students interact with maps to analyze the geography of the new york region and identify how. The opening of the erie canal in 1825 was considered a supreme engineering. Some of the worksheets displayed are new york state canal system activity book, question 1 1 the erie canal changing the map of, work 10 the transportation revolution roads and, the erie canal overview, erie canal game situation cards, the erie canal, handout c, question 5 1 the erie canal the native. With 55 locks, 16 lift bridges, more than 60 communities all on the 524 miles of navigable waterway that make up the erie canal system. The collection is not intended to be a complete map skill program, and the activities can be adapted for higher or lower grades.
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or words used in the description. Browse erie canal map resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Use collaborative grouping to encourage accountable tal. Valley railroad map and a sketch of the original stone bridge over the erie. A canal between the new york cities of albany and buffalo, completed in 1825. The idea of building a canal from the east coast to the interior of north america was proposed by george washington, who actually attempted such a thing in the 1790s. It was built to create a navigable water route from new york city and the atlantic ocean to the great. September, report of a committee appointed to explore the western waters in the state of new york, for the purpose of prosecuting the inland lock navigation. The erie canal system is 365 miles long and spans from albany to buffalo, ny. Read aloud in class chapter i of marco pauls travels on the erie canal. Stretching almost 350 miles 540 km from buffalo to albany, up and down 35 locks, under countless bridges, and through dozens of picturesque communities, the canal was americas first superhighway and the crown jewel of. Below is a sampling of the ride elevation profiles from each day of the tour. It was first thought of in 1808, and it was built between 1818 and 1825. If you are traveling by boat up the hudson river, the waterford visitor center represents the first stop in the mohawk river on the new york state barge canal aka erie canal.
This is a beautiful, picturesque area with a working lock just yards away. Design symbols to represent the different types of transportation. Map skills for elementary students national geographic society. This reservation provides opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, visiting a nature center, exploring a national heritage corridor and wildlife viewing. Erie canal map worksheet packet with answer keys by social. The new york state canal system is comprised of the interconnecting erie, oswego, champlain and cayugaseneca systems and has always been a bargain with free docking at pretty little parks at almost every lock and town, some secluded and others in the heart of small and not so small towns. The new york geographic alliance asked me to plan a very exciting program for the summer of 2007 called the grand canal experience 2007.
Originally, it ran 363 miles 584 km from the hudson river in albany to lake erie in buffalo. In this edition, sal shows off the canal system, shares the song that made him famous and hopes to entice his fans with. The junior ranger program is an exciting opportunity for youth to interact with the tremendous history, culture and natural surroundings in western new york. If you need any help planning your houseboat rental vacation, please contact us tollfree at 8884548825 or select request info to submit a request for assistance. Be able to illustrateconstruct a map of the erie canal with a key to ensure understanding. Junior ranger adventure program niagara falls national. Youll travel from one end to the other without casting off. The erie canalway trail follows the erie canal, which opened in 1825. It connects the great lakes with the atlantic ocean. Erie canal lesson plan syracuse university libraries. From buffalo to albany, all trail segments and onroad connections are displayed in bright colors corresponding to trail surface. However, this map does not include the utica harbor lock because at this time it is not open to the public. The ohio and erie canal was a canal constructed during the 1820s and early 1830s in ohio.
Amidst the surrounding industrial area, this reservation has been naturally. Worksheets are new york state canal system activity book, an erie canal primer for fourth graders, the erie canal, the erie canal, erie canal lesson plan, question 5 1 the erie canal the native americans, erie canal history cloze activity answer please read, erie canal game situation cards. We invited teachers from all across the state to participate in a weeklong geography institute along the eries path. Hosford, printers, albany, 1825 map and profiles of newyork state canals. The facility offers boaters a chance to park for the day or night, get electrical service and a chance to take a hot shower. New yorks erie canal trip elevation profile wilderness. Do you think there are more bridges crossing the erie canal today than when the syracuse and chenango valley. T he interactive erie canalway trail map is a powerful tool for planning a trip, tracking your progress while on the trail, or helping you to navigate to trail destinations. Annual report of the state engineer and surveyor of the state of new york, for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1897 new york and albany. Erie canal 1825 erie canal 1862 barge canal lateral canals. This collection can help you teach an assortment of map skills through activities that address the spatial thinking abilities of young children and developmental appropriateness.
Boat the erie canal, eastern erie canal, western erie canal whether youre in a kayak, 50 cruiser or anything inbetween you will find a unique boating experience on the erie canal. Erie canal 1825 erie canal 1862 barge canal lateral canals show features. The worldfamous erie canal, in new york state, lets you experience history, recreation, and the very best that smalltown america has to offer. The facility offers boaters a chance to park for the day or night, get electrical service and a.
Besides minor elevation changes over longer distances, the erie canal tour is a smooth, easy trip for beginners. Doors are usually locked as it is used mostly for meetings and as an annex for town employees since space is limited at town hall. The american civil war battles, history, map, facts social studies classroom. Noaa provides all of its navigational blue charts for free download.
By clicking on the blue points on the point map, users are provided the name of each lock, its phone number and specific location by. The marina is located just 20 miles southeast of rochester, ny. Our knowledgeable houseboat rental agents will be happy to answer all of your questions. Have students trace the route and modes of transportation taken by marco and forester from new york city to schenectady.
The canal, considered a marvel of the modern world at the time, allowed western farmers to ship surplus crops to sell in the north and allowed northern manufacturers to ship finished goods to sell in the west. Passes and permits canal map navigating the canals locks, lift bridges and guard gates. In this edition, sal shows off the canal system, shares the song that made him famous and hopes to entice his fans with coloring pages, connectthedots, word jumbles and a little bit of history. A forecaste of the erie canal, july, 1792 by francis adrian vanderkemp. Cruising new york state canal system, erie, cayuga, seneca. Understand basic facts about the erie canal and have a thorough understanding of the erie canal and its history by viewing these videos and engaging in class wide discussions that utilize personal whiteboards and comprehension checks. It runs for 365 miles from the hudson river to lake erie. The erie canal is a canal in new york, united states that is part of the eastwest, crossstate route of the new york state canal system formerly known as the new york state barge canal.
March 30, ny legislature passes an act for establishing and opening lock navigation within the state. The erie canal is a destination for tourists from all over the world, and has inspired guidebooks dedicated to exploration of the waterway. Erie canal history cloze activity please read the directions carefully. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category map of the erie canal. Erie canalway national visitors center waterford 2020. Noaa charts a closeup of a noaa chart at waterford. Noaa charts erie canal, oswego canal and champlain canal guide. A closeup look at some of the things youll need to know for a successful canal cruise. Noaa charts erie canal, oswego canal and champlain canal.
Devoted to the history of the erie canal in general, as told through images old prints, paintings, maps and postcards, traces recent photographs of the remains of old erie canal sites and structures, and a tour a journey from buffalo in the west to albany in the east by way of a clickable map of the erie canal path. Roads and canals, 18201850 r atlantic ocean canals roads navigable river choose the letter on the map that correctly identifies each of the following. Midlakes erie macedon landing 1125 marina pkwy, macedon ny 14502 the above address is for driving directions only. Erie canal a cannon guards the stockage around fort stanwix in rome. Recommended by geography educators for ages 712, this map features an optimized map design for readability and easy, intuitive learning. And while washingtons canal was a failure, citizens of new york thought they might be able to construct a canal that would reach hundreds of miles westward. New york state wineries accessible by water 3rd ed. The map at right shows mid 19thcentury new york at the peak ofits canal era when a system artificial waterways reached throughout the state. That year marked the 175th anniversary of new york states creation and. If searching for a specific place name, canal, region, topic, etc. Maps a downloadable pdf file showing the erie canalway national heritage corridor borders is available 2. The new york state canal system is comprised of the interconnecting erie, oswego, champlain and cayugaseneca systems and has always been a bargain with free docking at pretty little parks at almost every lock and town, some secluded and. This handout offers pictures from years ago and now. Laws of the state of new york, in relation to the erie and champlain canals published by authority, under the direction of the secretary of state e.
Locks guard locks junction locks weigh locks aqueducts culverts viaducts basins drydocks widewaters side cuts feeder canals dams waste weirs. The expansive route is also a part of an even larger trail system, the developing 750mile empire state trail, which will connect trails from new york city to canada and buffalo to albany to create the longest multiuse state trail in the country. See more ideas about erie canal, rochester new york and canal boat. For this activity, students will create a stepbystep instruction booklet for how the locks work on the erie canal. The erie canalway national heritage corridor was created by an act of congress in 2000. Stretching almost 350 miles 540 km from buffalo to albany, up and down 35 locks, under countless bridges, and through dozens of picturesque communities, the canal was americas first superhighway and the crown jewel of the empire state. Students will be able to identify where the start and end of the erie canal on the map. About a month ago i ordered your publication cycling the erie canal.
Read the clues to figure out how to lable each river on this map. A water route to national unity and world trade canal engineers chose the path of least resistance across new york states complex topography, but the route was not always easy. The 57 locks within the new york state canal system are used to transfer vessels from a navigation pool at one elevation to another. Map skills for elementary students national geographic. Folded construction paper to form a booklet check the internet for. Visit our official site for more maps and visitor guides. This little known fact will save you time and money. It connected akron with the cuyahoga river near its outlet on lake erie in cleveland, and a few years later, with the ohio river near portsmouth. Junior ranger adventure program become a niagara falls national heritage area junior ranger today.
Check your work with the answer sheet provided at the end of the packet. Map of the erie canal worksheets teacher worksheets. The lesson could be used in teaching units on transportation or the economic. There was a towpath along the side of the canal where horses or mules would tow the boat along the canal. Students interact with maps to analyze the geography of the new york region and identify how elevation. The erie canal, along with the champlain, oswego, and cayugaseneca canals established. The erie canal has been a major focus of my life since 2006.
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