Deep Cut Profile

Deep Cut Profile

Survey profile of the Deep Cut 83 chains (slightly more than one mile) west of Lockport. The drawing was made around 1839 to estimate additional excavation work for the First Enlargement of the Erie Canal. A yellow highlight is added to show the dimensions of the original 1825 canal. (Author photo from New York State Archives)

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