Lock 51 -Jordan
This is Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 51. The view in the photo is of the extended south chamber looking west from the heelpath. Lock 51 was built in 1847 and is a double chamber lock with the south chamber double length on the west end. This lock locked down to the west, thus the usual three overflow openings are on the east end. This lock replaced the original lock (located in the village) which was demolished when the Jordan level was extended. It is located approx. 2 miles west of the village of Jordan, NY at the Onondaga - Cayuga County Line on the north side of Route 31. There is a small canal park here and the trail next to the lock has been redone and is excellent.
Lock 51 -Jordan
This is Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 51. The view in the photo is of the extended south chamber looking west from the heelpath. Lock 51 was built in 1847 and is a double chamber lock with the south chamber double length on the west end. This lock locked down to the west, thus the usual three overflow openings are on the east end. This lock replaced the original lock (located in the village) which was demolished when the Jordan level was extended. It is located approx. 2 miles west of the village of Jordan, NY at the Onondaga - Cayuga County Line on the north side of Route 31. There is a small canal park here and the trail next to the lock has been redone and is excellent.