Chronicling America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the canal.

Grand Rapids Dam
A brief history of the dam and lock.  Historical photo.

Hoosier State Chronicles
A set of historic newspapers making reference to the navigation system.

Notes on Wabash River Steamboating
A brief history of the development of navigation on the river.

Steamboats on the Western Rivers
A brief history of navigation begins on  page 38.

Transportation by Water, 1916
A brief description and history of navigation begins on page 224.

United States Congressional Serial Set
A brief history and description of the current status of navigation features begins on page 73.

Wabash River Lock 1
A brief description and history of a dam and lock originally built in 1847.