Gazetteer of the State of New York – 1836
A brief history and description is on page 480.

Herkimer County Valley Towns
A historical photo is on page 54.

Herkimer Village
A brief history of the canal is on page 7 and a historic photo is on page 113.

History of Herkimer County New York
A brief history and description of the county, including reference to the canal and descriptions of the industries utilizing the water power in the late 19th century.
 

History Of The Village Of Herkimer, New York
A brief history and description of the community, including reference to the canal.
 

Kuyahoora Towns
A historic photo is on page 109.

Mohawk River Water Power - 1895-1925
A history of water power in the region, including reference to the canal.
 

Mtr. Of Herkimer Pulp V. Mcmorran
Includes a brief history and description of the canal.

Papers Read Before the Herkimer County Historical Society During the Years 1896, 1897 and 1898, Volume 1
A description of the ground-breaking for the canal begins on page 56.

Papers Read Before the Herkimer County Historical Society During the Years 1899, 1900, 1901, to July, 1902, Volume 2
A comprehensive history and description of the canal and the industries it supported begins on page 151.
 

Signs will offer history of Hydraulic Canal
Includes a brief history of the canal.

The New York Annual Register – 1832
A brief description of the canals and the factories it supported is on page 130.

The Village of Herkimer
A brief history of the community, including reference to the canal.