Around Lake Cumberland
A brief history of the navigation system is on page 8.

Congressional Serial Set – 1909
A brief history of the navigation system begins on page 585.

Cordell Hull Navigation Lock

Includes a brief history of Cumberland River navigation.

Cumberland River
Description and history of the river, including the development of canals, beginning in the 1880s.
 

Cumberland River Navigation Images

Cumberland River Navigation
A brief history and description of the navigation system.

Excavation for Lock No. 1 looking down stream west, Cumberland River, Tenn.
A historical photo of the lock.

Nashville District tames Cumberland River with the 'Old Locks'
Includes a brief history of Cumberland River navigation.   Historical photo.