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| Keywords: Downstream end of Great Falls Patowmack Canal from HABS.png en Downstream end of Great Falls Patowmack Canal HABS says 3 View of the mouth of George Washington's 'Potowmack' Canal at the Great Falls of the Potomac River The view is taken from a rock in the Potomac River looking up into the Canal Trees and dense growth now fill the old aperture which once permitted barges to come down the Ohio Valley onto the broad expanse of the Potomac River This view taken September 1 1943 evidences the very low water then existing on the Potomac River as is clearly shown by the water marks on the rocks on the left hand side of the photograph That portion where the individual is standing up to the height of his hat is normally underwater Deep in the sand at this spot was found a part of one of the old hand brought wrought lock hinges which formerly swung the first lock gates - Potowmack Company Great Falls Canal Locks No 3 4 5 Great Falls Fairfax County VA LOC-image hhh va1447 Historic American Buildings Survey 1 Sept 1941 VA-13C-3 Patowmack Canal | ||||
