West Milford in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Water Power
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
1. Water Power Marker
In 1882, these waterwheels, the last of many at Long Pond Ironworks, were constructed to harness the power of the Wanaque River, the only natural drainage from Long Pond (Greenwood Lake). The water was carried from the waterfall upriver to the tops of waterwheels via canals and aqueducts. The turning wheels, which could generate 200 horsepower, operated huge piston engines that blasted air into the furnace fire, raising the temperature high enough to smelt iron from ore.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 8.784′ N, 74° 18.66′ W. Marker is in West Milford, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It can be reached from Greenwood Lake Turnpike, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on a trail in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Milford NJ 07480, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Water Wheel Pit (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ringwood Furnaces at Hewitt (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Furnace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hasenclever Iron Trail (about 300 feet away); Weighing Scale Remains
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Also see . . . The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks website. (Submitted on June 13, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
2. Water Power Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
3. Marker at the Long Pond Ironworks
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
4. Long Pond Ironworks Waterwheel
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
5. Waterwheel
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
6. Long Pond Canal
One of the canals that supplied water to the waterwheel at Long Pond Ironworks is seen here.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 13, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
