Fall Brook Gorge

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Fall Brook Gorge
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Location of Fall Brook Gorge in New York State
Location Geneseo, Livingston County, New York
Coordinates 42°46′32″N77°49′43″W / 42.77546°N 77.82864°W / 42.77546; -77.82864 Coordinates: 42°46′32″N77°49′43″W / 42.77546°N 77.82864°W / 42.77546; -77.82864
Designated1970

Fall Brook Gorge is located in the Town of Geneseo in Livingston County, New York, outside the Village of Geneseo. [1] It is an excellent example of Upper and Middle Devonian rock formations. [2]

It was designated a National Natural Landmark in January 1970. [3] It is on private land.

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References

  1. "Livingston County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
  2. NPS NNL Summary
  3. "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15. Year designated: 1970