The Mahtwillie Canal
KELSO, LONGVIEW TO OLYMPIA
Connecting the Chehalis, Cowlitz and Black Rivers with South Puget Sound
A Simulation Experience For 319 Geography Spring 2007
Eastern Oregon University

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"The 1933 session had appropriated money for a feasibility study of a
canal from Olympia to Grays Harbor. It was seen by many as a gigantic
public works project that would put many of the unemployed to work. The
study did conclude that the project was feasible and there was real enthusi-
asm at the outset of the 1935 session. However, as the dire financial condi-
tion of the state became obvious the canal project was relegated to the back
burner from which it has never emerged."
From: History of The Washington Legislature 1854 -1963 By Don Brazier

Port Sites Washington Port Association Washington State Port Directory Port of Olympia Port of Centralia Port of Woodland Port of Wahkiakuk Port of Portland Astoria Port of St Helens

Canal History WASHINGTON CANALS: Lake Washington Ship Canal Oakbay Canal Lake Washington US CANALS Illinois Erie Erie b Michigan Illinois ICW ICW b The Saint Lawrence Seaway History INTERNATIONAL CANALS Suez Suez b Panama

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