Rockville Lake Lock - Rockville NY
Posted by: 
sanders3
N 42° 18.594 W 078° 08.750
17T E 735234 N 4688130
Remains of an old canal lock on the Genesee Valley Canal
Waymark Code: WM8XMX
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2010
Views: 8
These are the remains of a canal lock on the Genesee Valley Canal near Rockville Lake. Rockville Lake is a man-made lake that was used as a reservoir for the canal.
Waterway Name: Rockville reservoir
Connected Points:
Erie canal to Allegany river
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 01/01/1839
Date Closed (if applicable): 01/01/1878
Elevation Difference (meters): 2.00
Site Status: Remnants
Web Site: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
Logs marked as “visits” should be made after physically visiting the waymark location. Include a picture taken during the visit. Notes may be logged by individuals who have visited the web site or looked at the online information and would like to provide comments or feedback on the waymark.