Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ancient Canyon
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
1. Ancient Canyon Marker
sea level, and the
water is 120 feet
deep in the channel.
Below that is an
old canyon 650 feet
deep filled with
mud and gravel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 41° 19.108′ N, 73° 59.224′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. Marker can be reached from New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on a walking trail through the zoo at Bear Mountain State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bear Mt. Bridge (here, next to this marker); Anthonys Nose (here, next to this marker); Railroads (here, next to this marker); Scenic Road (here, next to this marker); Hudson River (here, next to this marker); Dunderberg Mt. (here, next to this marker); Iona Island (here, next to this marker); River Docks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear Mountain.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
2. Marker in Bear Mountain State Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
3. Ancient Canyon from the Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
4. Ancient Canyon
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
