Cayuga–Seneca Canal

The Cayuga–Seneca Canal is a canal in New York, United States. It is now part of the New York State Canal System.

Cayuga–Seneca Canal
The Cayuga–Seneca Canal at Seneca Falls
Specifications
Length20 miles (32 km)
Maximum boat length300 feet (91 m)
Maximum boat beam43.5 feet (13.3 m)
Locks4
Total rise71 feet (22 m)
StatusOpen
Navigation authorityNew York State Canal Corporation
History
Date completed1818 (1818)
Geography
Start pointGeneva, New York, on Seneca Lake
(43.4757°N 76.5161°W / 43.4757; -76.5161)
End pointconfluence of Seneca River and the Erie Canal
(43.004393°N 76.729072°W / 43.004393; -76.729072)
Branch ofNew York State Canal System
Connects toErie Canal
Route map
West to Lake Erie
I-90
US 20
CS1
Cayuga
Cayuga Lake
NY 89
Finger Lakes Railway
CS2
CS3
Seneca Falls
Ovid Street
Bridge Street
Veteran's Memorial Bridge
Water Falls Bridge
Gorham Street
Washington Street
CS4
Waterloo
Cayuga–Seneca Canal Trail
NY 96A
Finger Lakes Railway
Seneca Lake

The Cayuga–Seneca Canal connects the Erie Canal to Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) long.

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