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Four Locks - Line of Boats

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ItemID
wcco118
IDEntry
5875
Rights
Public domain
Date
Unknown
Collection Location
C&O National Historic Park
Coverage
Maryland, 1824-1938
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During times of low water, canal boats would choke the prism waiting for the water levels to rise so they could resume their trips either up or downstream. This summer shot of canal boats in an empty canal bed could have been the result of drought or possibly the canal bed had been drained for repairs. Mule feeding troughs can be seen dotting the towpath with people walking in the background.

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108.8 Mile
NPS File 1354