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An 1838 Canal Route Between Baltimore and Washington

An 1838 map shows a proposed canal route between Baltimore and Washington.

Posted Mar 11, 20141 min read

Source: Library of Congress.

This is a fascinating map from 1838, showing a potential route for a canal between Baltimore and Washington.

ct001179 — Source: Library of Congress.

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