Big Pool - C&O Canal

USA / West Virginia / Hedgesville /
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This lake is part of the C&O Canal from mile 112.5 to mile 113.9. The towpath remained along the straight western bank of the lake. Canal traffic could use this as a resting area, or as a turning basin. It's a good example of using a natural river feature to best advantage in the construction of the canal.

canal.mcmullans.org/big_pool.htm
www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/upload/chohparkmap.pdf
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Coordinates:   39°36'58"N   78°0'49"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago