| Mississippi River Lock & Dam
#13, Fulton, Ill.
Boats of all kinds from
small canoes to tugs pushing huge strings of barges pass through the
locks and visitors can view the activities from only a few feet away.
Scenic outlook, boat launching, picnic areas and public restrooms
available. www.cityoffulton.us/lockdam.html
The State of Iowa borders 361 miles of the
Upper Mississippi River. This
area is a vital segment of the inland waterway system, providing an
economic transportation link from the Upper Midwest to the lower
Mississippi Valley and the Gulf of Mexico.
In 1999, over 38 million tons of commodities
(mostly grain, coal and aggregates) moved to, from, within and past
Iowa. These commodities had
a combined value of more than $6.7 billion.
Grain comprised the largest quantity of this tonnage, totaling
nearly 66% overall. Coal
followed as the second largest commodity, totaling 13.5% of the tonnage. |
