Summary of Ohio's 1,000-mile long canal system, which was started in 1825 and closed after the 1913 flood. Primarily a tour guide that describes canal structures remaining in the field with a fair amount of local history also included. Eleven chapters cover Ohio's 11 primary canal systems: Ohio & Erie, Walhonding, Muskingum, Hocking, Miami & Erie, Warren County, Wabash & Erie, Pennsylvania & Ohio, Sandy & Beaver, Cincinnati & Whitewater, and Milan. Approximately 240 photos. 18 full page maps. Indexed.