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MAPS
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Haxall Canal maps 
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Richmond map – 1864
Includes the route of the canal, labeled as a mill race,
south of the James River and Kanawha Canal basin.
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GENERAL
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American Iron, 1607-1900
A photo of the Civil War Tredegar Iron Works, which
faced the canal, is on page 245.
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Brown's Island
Includes a brief history and descripion of the
canal.
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Brown's Island Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in
Richmond. Current photos and links to related sites.
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Canals of Virginia
Includes two maps of the canal.
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Chronicling
America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make
reference to the canal.
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Electrical
Review, Volume 38 – 1901
A map of the James River at Richmond, showing the
location of the canal, is on page 124.
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Haxall Headgates Historical Marker
Photo and text
of a marker in Richmond. Current photos and
links to related sites.
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Haxall Mill Race Historical Marker
Photo and text
of a marker in Richmond. Historical and
current photos and links to related sites.
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Hiking through History
Virginia: Exploring the Old Dominion's Past by Trail
A brief history begins on page 65.
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Maritime Richmond
A description of the role of the canal in helping
support the local flour milling industry is on page
7. Historical photos of the Haxall mill
are on pages 18 and 36-38.
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Reports on the Water-power of
the United States – 1880
A description of the dam feeding the Haxall mill is on
page 15; a description of the companies utilizing water
power in this area is on page 17.
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The Merchants'
Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 13 – 1845
A description of industries powered by the canal is on
page 585.
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