Canal - Wikipedia
网页A canal is an artificial waterway built for drainage or transport. Learn about the different types of canals, their construction, importance and some famous examples from around the world.
list of canals - Encyclopedia Britannica
网页Find out the names and locations of major canals around the world, from Africa to North America. Learn how canals are used for navigation, irrigation, water supply, or drainage.
canals and inland waterways - Encyclopedia Britannica
网页2024年9月2日 · Learn about the history, types, features, and importance of canals and inland waterways for navigation, irrigation, water supply, and drainage. Explore the examples of ancient and modern canals around the world, from China to Europe.
Canals and inland waterways - US History, Construction, Navigation
网页2024年9月2日 · Learn how canals shaped the development of the United States, connecting the Great Lakes, the Mississippi, and the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the construction, navigation, and impact of canals and other waterways in US history and geography.
What is a canal? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
网页A canal is a human-made waterway that allows boats and ships to pass from one body of water to another. Learn about the two types of canals: waterways and aqueducts, and their history and functions.
Where, Who, How? - The American Canal Society
网页Find interactive maps, links, and resources to help you discover the history and attractions of old canals across the US. Learn about the canal era, the organizations, and the heritage corridors that preserve and celebrate the canals.
Structures description - The American Canal Society
网页Learn about the elements and features of a navigation canal, such as prisms, towpaths, culverts, aqueducts, basins, spillways, locks, and gates. See how canals are built and operated with different materials and methods.
What is a Canal? 12 Types of Canals - Civil Engineering
网页A canal is an artificial waterway that connects water bodies or conveys water for various purposes. Learn about the different types of canals based on usage, discharge, provider and alignment, and their roles in transportation, irrigation, power generation and more.
Home - The American Canal Society
网页Learn about the canals and navigation systems of North America, their history, preservation, and recreation. Explore the interactive maps, publications, and projects of the American Canal Society.
The Canal Era [ushistory.org]
网页Learn how canals transformed America in the 1800s by connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mississippi Valley. Explore the impact of the Erie Canal, the Ohio Canal, and the Pennsylvania Canal on trade, industry, and westward expansion.