In the 1950s a new canal was dug to the south of the old summit section.

The new capital city was turned into an artificial island when canals were dug along the east side.

At its narrowest place, a canal has been dug through the island.

From there a new canal was dug to the Merwede.

Storm damage, however, delayed construction until 1872, by which point the canal had been dug.

Traditionally in Europe, the canals were dug alongside the river.

Mann formed a company to dig and operate canals on the east side of the county.

A canal was dug, and within a few months was opened for merchants.

"Perhaps we can find a place to dig canals again," said Kormo.

The land a little farther from them could have been brought under the plow, too, had any dug canals out to it.