Lusk Reservoir Marker

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West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lusk Reservoir

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

1. Lusk Reservoir Marker

Inscription.
Named in honor of Captain James L. Lusk Corps of Engineers who erected it 1894 to 1896.

Location. 41° 23.148′ N, 73° 57.764′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Mills Road, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located across the road from Michie Stadium. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Class of June 1943 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Southeast Asia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Howze Field (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Michie Stadium (about 500 feet away); Fort Wyllys (about 700 feet away); USMA Crest (about 700 feet away); Fort Meigs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Air Cadet Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in West Point.

By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

2. Lusk Reservoir Marker

Michie Stadium, home of the Army football team, can be seen in the background.

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

3. Lusk Reservoir Marker

Lusk Reservoir Dam Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

4. Lusk Reservoir Dam

Lusk Reservoir Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

5. Lusk Reservoir

All plebes (first year cadets) at the United States Military Academy are required to know the water volume of the reservoir. When asked, the plebe is expected to answer "78 million US gallons when the water is flowing over the spillway."

Credits. This page originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 224 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 2. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.