Map animation techniques shows the vast inland waterway system of the United States, divided into those serving the cities of the Mississippi Basin; the Atlantic coast; the cities along the Gulf of Mexico; the cities of the Pacific coast; and the cities of the Great Lakes. The film studies the importance of these waterways to industry and farming, and shows types of goods transported and methods of transport.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323028
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - United States
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - United States
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water in agriculture
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waterways
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Inland water transportation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)