Covers rivers and canals that allow passage from the Mississippi River to the Great Lake System. Includes all the features included in the Ohio River Guidebook. This guidebook includes charts and information about the Illinois River, Des Plaines River, Chicago River, Cal-Sag Canal, Calumet River, and the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal. Marinas and supply locations are mapped and information is provided about them.

The Illinois Waterway is the only navigable connection between the Mississippi River Basin and the Great Lakes. It is an important waterway for those cruising the "Great Loop".

Most of the waterway is the beautiful Illinois River. Along with charts and navigation information, this book provides insights to local history and the cities and towns along the way.

ISBN 978-1-60743-856-4

Entire river system from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. 100 Pages in full colo.r 46 Section charts and descriptions. 119 photographs. All Islands mapped and described. Boat launching ramps. GPS Coordinates. Distance markers. Warning inserts.

Available to download to your device as an ebook.