Students will be able to identify where the start and end of the erie canal on the map. 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. Click the following link to view the canal map book reference guide the map books are for the most part unindexed. 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. A canal between the new york cities of albany and buffalo, completed in 1825. Worksheets, activities, by tpt sellers for tpt sellers.
Procedure marco pauls travels on the erie canal lesson. Noaa charts a closeup of a noaa chart at waterford. Sal, the mule made famous by the erie canal song in 19 has been a steadfast representative of the nys canal system. Passes and permits canal map navigating the canals locks, lift bridges and guard gates. Erie canal map worksheet packet with answer keys by social.
New york state wineries accessible by water 3rd ed. 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. It connects the great lakes with the atlantic ocean. The erie canal is a destination for tourists from all over the world, and has inspired guidebooks dedicated to exploration of the waterway. Be able to illustrateconstruct a map of the erie canal with a key to ensure understanding. Noaa provides all of its navigational blue charts for free download. About a month ago i ordered your publication cycling the erie canal. Noaa charts erie canal, oswego canal and champlain canal guide. For this activity, students will create a stepbystep instruction booklet for how the locks work on the erie canal. Have your studies use their higher order of thinking skills in answering some questions comparing and contrasting then and now. Map skills for elementary students national geographic society. 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.
This little known fact will save you time and money. Below is a sampling of the ride elevation profiles from each day of the tour. The original canal included 83 locks and rose 583 feet from the hudson river to lake erie. A closeup look at some of the things youll need to know for a successful canal cruise. The map at right shows mid 19thcentury new york at the peak ofits canal era when a system artificial waterways reached throughout the state. The lesson could be used in teaching units on transportation or the economic. 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. If searching for a specific place name, canal, region, topic, etc. Visit our official site for more maps and visitor guides. 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. 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. Erie canal 1825 erie canal 1862 barge canal lateral canals show features.
It runs for 365 miles from the hudson river to lake erie. 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. Amidst the surrounding industrial area, this reservation has been naturally. The facility offers boaters a chance to park for the day or night, get electrical service and a chance to take a hot shower.
There was a towpath along the side of the canal where horses or mules would tow the boat along the canal. National geographics the world for kids wall map is an enticing and engaging world map perfect for classroom, home or library. 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. The towpath that runs parallel to the erie canal is a smooth, flat ride. 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. 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. 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 mileage along the. 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. Erie canal a cannon guards the stockage around fort stanwix in rome. Maps a downloadable pdf file showing the erie canalway national heritage corridor borders is available 2. The cruise goes through the history of the canal and also takes passengers through lock 18.
The facility offers boaters a chance to park for the day or night, get electrical service and a. Make studying the erie canal come alive for your youngsters. This is a beautiful, picturesque area with a working lock just yards away. The collection is not intended to be a complete map skill program, and the activities can be adapted for higher or lower grades. Students use a map and cutouts of a storys characters to follow their actions through space and time. This reservation provides opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, visiting a nature center, exploring a national heritage corridor and wildlife viewing. The erie canal system is 365 miles long and spans from albany to buffalo, ny. Hosford, printers, albany, 1825 map and profiles of newyork state canals. Midlakes erie macedon landing 1125 marina pkwy, macedon ny 14502 the above address is for driving directions only. 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. Use collaborative grouping to encourage accountable tal. Locks guard locks junction locks weigh locks aqueducts culverts viaducts basins drydocks widewaters side cuts feeder canals dams waste weirs. The erie canal students interact with maps to analyze the geography of the new york region and identify how.
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. Map and profile of the erie canal originally published in. Besides minor elevation changes over longer distances, the erie canal tour is a smooth, easy trip for beginners. Roads and canals, 18201850 r atlantic ocean canals roads navigable river choose the letter on the map that correctly identifies each of the following. 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. Valley railroad map and a sketch of the original stone bridge over the erie. Fill in the blanks with the correct word or words used in the description. The erie canal, along with the champlain, oswego, and cayugaseneca canals established. 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. It sits near the confluence of the black river canal with the old erie canal. The junior ranger program is an exciting opportunity for youth to interact with the tremendous history, culture and natural surroundings in western new york. In this edition, sal shows off the canal system, shares the song that made him famous and hopes to entice his fans with. 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. 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.
Map skills for elementary students national geographic. 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. Read aloud in class chapter i of marco pauls travels on the erie canal. The worldfamous erie canal, in new york state, lets you experience history, recreation, and the very best that smalltown america has to offer. Folded construction paper to form a booklet check the internet for. 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. Enjoy three days on this crushed limestone surface, and your first day on paved roads. The erie canal has been a major focus of my life since 2006.
The 57 locks within the new york state canal system are used to transfer vessels from a navigation pool at one elevation to another. Do you think there are more bridges crossing the erie canal today than when the syracuse and chenango valley. Recommended by geography educators for ages 712, this map features an optimized map design for readability and easy, intuitive learning. This handout offers pictures from years ago and now. Originally, it ran 363 miles 584 km from the hudson river in albany to lake erie in buffalo. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category map of the erie canal.
Erie canalway national heritage corridor news and publications. The erie canalway trail follows the erie canal, which opened in 1825. It was first thought of in 1808, and it was built between 1818 and 1825. We invited teachers from all across the state to participate in a weeklong geography institute along the eries path. 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. Erie canal lesson plan syracuse university libraries. See more ideas about erie canal, rochester new york and canal boat. 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. March 30, ny legislature passes an act for establishing and opening lock navigation within the state. The american civil war battles, history, map, facts social studies classroom.
Students will be able to identify where the erie canal is on the map. 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. Erie canalway national visitors center waterford 2020. Map of the erie canal worksheets teacher worksheets. Erie canal 1825 erie canal 1862 barge canal lateral canals. Have students trace the route and modes of transportation taken by marco and forester from new york city to schenectady. The ohio and erie canal was a canal constructed during the 1820s and early 1830s in ohio. A forecaste of the erie canal, july, 1792 by francis adrian vanderkemp. However, this map does not include the utica harbor lock because at this time it is not open to the public. 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. Design symbols to represent the different types of transportation.
Erie canal history cloze activity please read the directions carefully. From buffalo to albany, all trail segments and onroad connections are displayed in bright colors corresponding to trail surface. Dec 23, 2016 maps a downloadable pdf file showing the erie canalway national heritage corridor borders is available 2. Students interact with maps to analyze the geography of the new york region and identify how elevation. Cruising new york state canal system, erie, cayuga, seneca. New yorks erie canal trip elevation profile wilderness. Junior ranger adventure program become a niagara falls national heritage area junior ranger today. June 2014 wildlife management areas along the canal 03052014 profile and mileage table new york state canal system. 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. 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. 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. 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. Noaa charts erie canal, oswego canal and champlain canal.
Our knowledgeable houseboat rental agents will be happy to answer all of your questions. The new york geographic alliance asked me to plan a very exciting program for the summer of 2007 called the grand canal experience 2007. Erie extension canal is situated nearby to adamsville. Map showing proposed new route of the erie canal from the head of the sixteens lock no. The opening of the erie canal in 1825 was considered a supreme engineering. Junior ranger adventure program niagara falls national. Read the clues to figure out how to lable each river on this map. Check your work with the answer sheet provided at the end of the packet.