Delaware and Raritan Canal - Associated Rivers

Associated Rivers

  • Delaware River - Feeds the Delaware and Raritan Canal via a feeder canal that approaches from the north along the east bank of the Delaware River, starting at Bulls Island, to the southern terminus of the D&R Canal near Trenton.
  • Millstone River - Parallels the Delaware and Raritan Canal from Princeton north to Manville. A flood control study is currently being conducted for the Millstone River basin by two government organizations, which may affect the Delaware and Raritan Canal in the future.
  • Raritan River - Parallels the Delaware and Raritan Canal from Manville north and east to New Brunswick. The northern terminus of the Delaware and Raritan Canal is in New Brunswick.

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