The dam seen here is needed to hold water in Bristol Lagoon since the canal is dry and brings no water into the lagoon. The concrete seen on either side of the photo are supports for a bridge carrying AMTRAK's main railroad line from New York City to Philadelphia, Pa over the canal. 10/25/03

This is Bristol Lagoon. On the left, the concrete is part of a Waste Weir (also called a Waste Gate). This is in the canal's towpath trail here to allow water to be drained out of the canal to prevent an overflow or to drain the canal to allow repairs. In the center, a small white gazebo can be seen next to the tree. 10/25/03

This photo is also on the Home Page. Bristol Lagoon is on the right. Grundy Mill with its Clock Tower is visible on the left. The Clock Tower can be seen from quite a distance away. When Canal Boatmen coming Southbound saw the clock tower in the distance, they knew that that Bristol Basin, the Tidal Lock on the Delaware River and the end of their journey, which probably began in the coal mining area of Northeastern Pennsylvania, was near. The Waste Weir mentioned in the photo above can also be seen coming from under the towpath trail. 10/30/03

This plaque states that, in 1978, the Delaware Canal became a National Historic Landmark. The foot path behind the plaque goes to the gazebo visible from the opposite direction in a previous photo. 10/25/03