Beach to Bluegrass: Places to Brake on Virginia's Longest Road
A brief history begins on page 30.

Chesapeake Politics, 1781-1800
A brief history begins on page 245.

Chronicling America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the canal.

Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy
A brief history and description are on page 416.

Washington Ditch

A brief history and description.

Washington Ditch Historical Marker
  Photo and text of a marker in Suffolk.