Great Dismal Swamp

National Wildlife Refuge

Looking South down Dismal Swamp Canal (Opened in 1805)



This bridge can be rolled across the Canal for a "small" fee



This ferry can be pulled across the Canal by hand using the chain hanging from the front



Looking West up Feeder Ditch



Looking East down Feeder Ditch



This Dam, operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers, was originally installed to refill the Dismal Swamp Canal System as the Locks were cycled



Smith Cabin - currently scheduled to be demolished by fire because it is too difficult to remove from its current site



The brown color of the water is caused by the roots of Juniper Trees. This water was valued by early sailors, as it would retain its freshness on the long voyages home



Lake Drummonds most photographed tree



Lake Drummond is lined with many Cypress and Juniper trees



Trees have many interesting and photogenic shapes


Brief Chronology of Dismal Swamp
Dismal Swamp Canal Visitor Center
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Photographs were taken September 1996 of Lake Drummond's section of the Great Dismal Swamp
© 1996 John A. Lawrence, Jr.