Cascade Locks and Canal
Cascade Locks and Canal, Navigation locks and canal in Cascade Locks, Oregon, US
The Cascade Locks and Canal system spans 3,000 feet in length and 90 feet in width along the Columbia River, featuring two distinct lock chambers.
Construction of the locks began in 1878 under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, taking eighteen years to complete due to engineering challenges and funding irregularities.
The locks transformed river transportation in the Pacific Northwest, enabling steamboats to bypass the dangerous Cascades Rapids and connect Portland to eastern agricultural regions.
The Marine Park now offers interpretive displays, walking paths, and viewing areas where visitors can examine the remaining sections of the original lock structures.
The lock system incorporated chambers carved from solid rock, accommodating multiple vessels simultaneously and managing water level variations through three graduated gate sets.
Location: Cascade Locks
GPS coordinates: 45.66850,-121.89600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:54
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