Three rivers

The confluence that made Chicago. The Sanitary & Ship Canal [originally I&M Canal] (left) created a water route enabling ships to travel between the Great Lakes (and Hudson Valley via Erie Canal) and Mississippi basins.

The South Branch of the Chicago River (to upper right) created the Lake Michigan harbor upon which Fort Dearborn was built.

Bubbly Creek (lower right) drained the stockyards.

View from Canal Origins Park

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Steven Vance says:

Can you place this on the map?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

fake is the new real says:

More specifically, the idea of the canal created Chicago. The railroads took over most of the heavy lifting by the end of the first decade of wild speculation. Geographic determinism aside, it was innovations in the processing and exchange of meat, grain and other raw materials that really made the city an economic powerhouse. If all you have is a nice confluence, you end up with St. Louis.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Chicago Man says:

Nice location. Cool shot.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

muledriver says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Illinois & Michigan Canal, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

cool shot and info!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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