Near Gerkesklooster/Stroobos, it crosses the Prinsesmargrietkanaal/vanStarkenborghkanaal. The Lauwers achieves the width of a true river at the place that
source in the centre of Groningen, but it has been rerouted to the VanStarkenborghkanaal [nl]. In the 15th century, the Cleisloot provided a connection to
municipality of Westerkwartier and is separated from Zuidhorn by the vanStarkenborghkanaal [nl]. Noordhorn is located on a sandy ridge. The settlement on the
called diep. The major canals that travel from the city are the VanStarkenborghkanaal, Eemskanaal, and Winschoterdiep. Groningen’s canals, no longer used
on the eastern side of the Selwerderhof cemetery. North of the VanStarkenborghkanaal, the contours of the clay area around Adorp are still visible. From